"To open up room, they've cut: RB Carlos Washington, a longtime practice squad player WR Deven Thompkins, who briefly handled returns last year TE Brandon Frazier, who was a highly-regarded blocking option out of this year's UDFA crop DT Ben Stille"
"Walton has played reasonably well in 19 games and two starts spread out over four years with Tampa Bay and Carolina. He's chiefly appeared at left tackle in his career, with 215 snaps there in 2022 with Tampa Bay, but has also logged some time at both guard spots and graded out reasonably well during his time with the Buccaneers. The versatility gives him a chance to stick."
"Blacklock is a player I thought the Falcons might pick up in years past, as he has a little pass rush juice that might have intrigued the pressure-needy Atlanta teams of yesteryear. Blacklock last appeared in an NFL regular season game in 2023 and has never graded out as an asset against the run, but he'll push for a practice squad spot as a late down interior presence if he can impress this summer."
"Rayner is an undrafted free agent out of Kentucky who has the length (6'3"), production, and athleticism Jeff Ulbrich looks for in his linebackers. It's not crazy to think that Rayner could compete with players like JD Bertrand, Malik Verdon, and even rookie Harold Perkins Jr. for a roster spot and special teams snaps in year one, but there are enough options here that he'll really need to show out to stick."
The Falcons made roster moves that included signing new players and cutting multiple veterans and depth options. The team added offensive line depth with Walton, who has appeared in 19 games and two starts over four years, primarily at left tackle, with some experience at guard and reasonably positive grading. Defensive interior depth was added with Blacklock, who has pass-rush traits but has not graded well against the run, aiming for a late-down practice squad role. Linebacker depth was added with Rayner, an undrafted free agent with size and athletic traits that could earn a roster or special-teams role if he performs in training camp. Several players were released to open room, including Carlos Washington, Deven Thompkins, Brandon Frazier, and Ben Stille.
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