'Why did Atlanta Falcons cut Morgan Fox?' Fans puzzled after latest roster move

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.

Published on: Aug 24, 2025, 04:27:40 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Atlanta Falcons made a major move on Saturday, cutting 12 players ahead of Tuesday’s 53-player cut deadline. Raheem Morris and co initially had a 90-player roster. The most shocking exit was of star defensive lineman Morgan Fox. While fans protested the decision, the team management is yet to issue a statement about Fox's exit.

Atlanta Falcons cut Morgan Fox from their roster on Saturday (AP and Instagram)

Among those released were quarterback Ben DiNucci, running back Elijah Dotson, defensive lineman Morgan Fox, cornerback Lamar Jackson, and offensive lineman Matthew Cindric. The team also waived linebackers Caleb Johnson and Nick Kubitz, tight end Nikola Kalinic, receivers Jesse Matthews and Quincy Skinner Jr., edge rusher Ronnie Perkins, and safety Josh Thompson.

12 players cut from Atlanta Falcons roster

Matthew Cindric

Ben DiNucci

Elijah Dotson

Morgan Fox

Lamar Jackson

Caleb Johnson

Nikola Kalinic

Nick Kubitz

Jesse Matthews

Ronnie Perkins

Quincy Skinner Jr.

Josh Thompson

In addition to the cuts, the Falcons placed offensive lineman Jake Hanson on season-ending injured reserve after he suffered an undisclosed injury during the fourth quarter of Friday’s preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

Morgan Fox released

The most notable move came with the release of Fox, who had signed a two-year, $5.75 million free-agent deal in March. The 30-year-old veteran has logged 120 career games, 34 starts, 183 tackles, 27.5 sacks, and 51 quarterback hits during his time in the NFL.

“Morgan Fox a noticeable name! Writing was on the wall with him playing late into the game last night. Ronnie Perkins and Alana Jackson other notable vets gone,” one fan reacted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“DL Morgan Fox had $3 million guaranteed in the two-year contract he signed with the #Falcons this past offseason. Now, he’s been released,” another person tweeted.

Following Saturday’s transactions, Atlanta’s roster now stands at 77 players. The team must trim another 24 spots by Tuesday afternoon to reach the regular-season limit of 53.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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