Falcons make 12 roster cuts, including cut QB Ben DiNucci

The Falcons announced several roster moves Saturday to help trim the roster to 53 ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Among the cuts are quarterback Ben DiNucci, who was signed this week, along with offensive lineman Matthew Cindric, running back Elijah Dotson, defensive lineman Morgan Fox and cornerback Lamar Jackson.

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Not many beers better than the airport “I just got cut from the NFL for the 7th time” beer.

Trust me , you wouldn’t understand. pic.twitter.com/zzRSk8SwoW
— Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) August 23, 2025

Atlanta also parted ways with tight end Nikola Kalinic, edge Ronnie Perkins, safety Josh Thompson, linebackers Caleb Johnson and Nick Kubitz and receivers Jesse Matthews and Quincy Skinner Jr.

Also, offensive lineman Jake Hanson was placed on the reserve/injured list.

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