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Cut by Atlanta Burns was released by the Falcons on Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Burns will hit free agency after spending the 2024 campaign on Atlanta's reserve-PUP list with an undisclosed injury. The fullback has yet to make his NFL debut after wrapping up his college career with UConn in 2022.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to PUP list Atlanta placed Burns (undisclosed) on its reserve-PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The Falcons waived Burns on Monday after he failed a physical, but now he's back with the team since no other club claimed him during the last waiver period. Until he's healthy enough to play again, Carlos Washington could see increased reps at practice.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to PUP list Atlanta placed Burns (undisclosed) on its reserve-PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The Falcons waived Burns on Monday after he failed a physical, but now he's back with the team since no other club claimed him during the last waiver period. Until he's healthy enough to play again, Carlos Washington could see increased reps at practice.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Atlanta The Falcons released Burns (undisclosed) on Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.

Impact Atlanta made two free-agent additions Monday, and it cut Burns along with wide receiver Austin Mack to make room for them. He'll now have to seek another chance to make a roster with another team.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting camp on PUP list The Falcons placed Burns (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Burns signed a reserve/future deal with the Falcons back in January after spending the 2023 season on the Bears' practice squad. He went undrafted out of UConn in 2023.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Burns, Connecticut Huskies, Running Back 2017 Under Armour All-America Game selection

JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Robert Burns finds end zone for 2-point conversion Rookie fullback Robert Burns flips into the end zone to convert the two-point try.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Robert Burns hauls in P.J. Walker throw for 5-yard score Rookie fullback Robert Burns catches a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback P.J. Walker.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Phillip Walker with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Robert Burns vs. Buffalo Bills

AUGUST 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Robert Burns catches for a 5-yard Touchdown vs. Buffalo Bills

AUGUST 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE