The NFL Draft is just over a week away, and it is the most pivotal in recent memory for the Falcons. They have a talented roster, and they went out and acquired a quarterback that makes them favorites in the NFC South.
The Falcons announced on Saturday that they are elevating WR Frank Darby and DL Timmy Horne to the active roster for this week’s game. Darby, 26, signed a four-year, $3.7 million rookie contract with the Falcons after being selected in the sixth round out of Arizona State.
Yesterday, the Falcons announced a few roster moves ahead of their game against the Texans this Sunday. Most notably, tight end Parker Hesse was placed on injured reserve.
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed practice squad TE Parker Hesse on the practice squad injured reserve. The Falcons also re-signed WR Frank Darby to the practice squad. Hesse, 28, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2019, converting to tight end from defensive line.
On Monday afternoon, the Falcons announced they have waived wide receivers Frank Darby and Chris Blair. Darby is the more notable of the two receivers, given he was drafted by the team in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Arizona State.
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The Falcons have a deep roster that will be quite competitive to make, especially for a select few position groups, receiver being one of them. Drake London, Mack Hollins, Scotty Miller, and probably KhaDarel Hodge are locks to make the team.
Even after selecting Drake London 8th overall last year, the Falcons need a lot of help at the position. This is a pretty weak looking class for wide receivers, so the Falcons are going to have to really do their homework.
NOV 24 EDWARDS CUT; DARBY SIGNED The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Bryan Edwards on waivers Thursday. The move comes just a day after the team signed wide receiver Frank Darby from the practice squad.
The Atlanta Falcons are signing WR Frank Darby to their active roster, according to Adam Schefter. Darby, 25, signed a four-year, $3.7 million rookie contract with the Falcons after being selected in the sixth round out of Arizona State.
NOV 19 FALCONS ELEVATE DARBY, NEUZIL The Atlanta Falcons have elevated receiver Frank Darby and offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
The Falcons are beginning to trim the roster down to 53 players, and we’ve already seen multiple draft picks released from the new regime’s tenure. Reports surfaced Atlanta has parted ways with 2022 sixth-rounder Justin Shaffer, and he joins 2021 sixth-rounder Frank Darby, who was released earlier this morning.
Terry Fontenot cuts the first of his draft picks after only one year. The Falcons kicked off its final cuts down to its regular season roster by cutting ties with former sixth-round pick Frank Darby.
With the loss of wideouts Julio Jones (traded to Tennessee) and Calvin Ridley (non-football injury list), the Atlanta Falcons in 2021 lacked receiving playmakers and pass-catching depth.
The Falcons’ roster is comprised of many one-year deals, which means Atlanta will have a lot of personnel turnover. Notably, the defensive side of the ball could experience an unprecedented percentage of snaps leave in free agency.
The Atlanta Falcons will be missing reserve wide receiver Frank Darby on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Darby was limited in practice on Thursday, and on Friday, he was downgraded to out for Sunday's game on Atlanta's injury report.
The Falcons health report for Friday, Sept. 17 We’re only two days away until the Atlanta Falcons face the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Falcons health report for Thursday, Sept. 16 Only three days remain until the Atlanta Falcons fly south and face the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It happens every year; somebody picked on day three of the NFL draft breaks out and leaves scouts scratching their heads. Last year, Donovan Peoples-Jones and Michael Onwenu played significant roles after being 2020 sixth-round picks.
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