The Atlanta Falcons have elected to release receiver Jesse Matthews Jr. following their preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Friday.

The Atlanta Falcons got an early start on their roster cuts, releasing 12 players and placing offensive lineman Jake Hanson on injured reserve. Defensive lineman Morgan Fox was arguably the most surprising of Saturday's cuts. The veteran had a $3 million guarantee in the contract he signed over the offseason.

Free-agent quarterback Ben DiNucci posted a viral photo of himself having a beer on social media after getting released by the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday.

The Falcons aren't waiting until Wednesday to cut down on their roster. Atlanta pulled off not one, but 12 moves Saturday.

The Atlanta Falcons made a major move on Saturday, cutting 12 players ahead of Tuesday’s 53-player cut deadline. This included star DL Morgan Fox.

The Falcons could trade struggling tight end Kyle Pitts to division rival Carolina Panthers, giving Bryce Young a top target while reshaping Atlanta's roster.

The Atlanta Falcons worked out a few free-agent edge rushers this past week before opting to sign former third-round pick Ronnie Perkins to their 90-man roster. The team also hosted Ron Stone and Khalid Duke on free-agent visits, per the NFL's transaction wire.

McGary, who just signed a two-year, $30 million extension with the team a few weeks ago, has been a mainstay along the Falcons’ offensive line since being drafted in the first round in 2019. He has appeared in 93 games (92 starts) at right tackle in that time, developing a reputation as a nasty run blocker.