The Falcons' 2016 roster is constantly evolving and we've amassed all the players in one gallery that will be updated throughout the year
CB Robert Alford
S Ricardo Allen
DT Jonathan Babineaux
OLB Vic Beasley Jr.
P Matt Bosher
K Matt Bryant
LB De'Vondre Campbell
RG Chris Chester
DE Adrian Clayborn
RB Tevin Coleman
CB Jalen Collins - Reserve Suspended List (4 Games)
T Tom Compton
FB Patrick DiMarco
RB Devonta Freeman
DE Dwight Freeney
WR Devin Fuller - IR
G Ben Garland
FS Dashon Goldson
CB C.J. Goodwin
DT Ra'Shede Hageman
WR Justin Hardy
LS Josh Harris
TE Austin Hooper
S Kemal Ishmael
DE Tyson Jackson
DT Grady Jarrett
LB Deion Jones
WR Julio Jones
CB Akeem King - IR
G Andy Levitre
C Alex Mack
T Jake Matthews
S Keanu Neal
TE Josh Perkins
G Mike Person
FS Brian Poole
LB Brooks Reed
LB LaRoy Reynolds
WR Aldrick Robinson
QB Matt Ryan
WR Mohamed Sanu
QB Matt Schaub
T Ryan Schraeder
G Wes Schweitzer
DE Derrick Shelby
TE Jacob Tamme
S Robenson Therezie
TE Levine Toilolo
CB Desmond Trufant
LB Courtney Upshaw
CB DeMarcus Van Dyke - IR
RB Terron Ward
LB Sean Weatherspoon
WR Eric Weems
LB Philip Wheeler
WR Nick Williams
LB Paul Worrilow
QB Situation Resolved: Instead of keeping a veteran like T.J. Yates or Rex Grossman, the Falcons opted to keep Duke product Sean Renfree as their backup quarterback. Renfree has, by most accounts, shown he can be a competent game manager at the professional level. His preseason numbers (26 of 36 for 237 yards and a touchdown) certainly reflect that notion. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur have praised the 25-year-old's intellect and believe he understands the system well enough to provide insurance behind Matt Ryan.
Bevy of Receivers Make It: Surprisingly, the Falcons opted to keep seven wide receivers on board. Julio Jones, Roddy White, Leonard Hankerson and Justin Hardy will be leaned on offensively; Devin Hester, Eric Weems and Nick Williams should offer a lot on special teams. Williams, whom Quinn has lauded several times, worked his way into a roster spot by being a versatile—and at times electric—player. The undrafted Connecticut alum hauled in 17 catches during preseason for 157 yards and shined as a punt returner, as well.
Pair of TEs Left: The release of Tony Moeaki leaves only Jacob Tamme and Levine Toilolo at tight end. Toilolo progressed a lot this summer—especially as a blocker—and has put himself in position to improve quite a bit in 2015. Although Tamme came down with just one catch in three preseason games, he had a fantastic training camp and seems to have developed a nice repertoire with Ryan. Shanahan's offense has historically emphasized TEs, so it wouldn't be shocking if another were added at some point.
Ward Sticks Around:Antone Smith's departure opened up a spot for Oregon State's Terron Ward, who could have value in the running and passing game. The 5-foot-7 RB excelled during training camp and broke off a few nice runs during preseason—including a 12-yard dash on Thursday. Devonta Freeman is still nursing a hamstring injury, so the undrafted rookie might be called upon to spell Tevin Coleman in the coming weeks.
Therezie Kept: Robenson Therezie, another undrafted rookie, impressed a lot of people during camp and earned himself a roster spot at safety. A fast, athletically gifted defensive back, he joins the Falcons after a successful run at Auburn, where he started for two years and played in 49 games. Between his interception versus Tennessee and his strong work against the Dolphins, Therezie proved he can play Dan Quinn's style of football.
