Atlanta Falcons reduced roster to 53 with few surprise cuts

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The Atlanta Falcons cut 22 players and put three on injured reserve today to establish their initial 53-man roster. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down every move and discusses potential surprises. He discusses why cornerback Kevin King and wide receiver Chris Blair failed to stick, while outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone, offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn, and quarterback Taylor Heinicke did.

Later, he explains how waivers works and the timeline for when the team can bring players back to the practice squad. He also discusses past Falcons waiver claims under GM Terry Fontenot and why expectations should be tempered on the team making a bunch of major moves. Finally, he discusses some wide receivers, kick returners, and offensive linemen he expects the Falcons to be targeting in the coming days as pickups.

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