Here's a look at the Falcons initial 53-man roster.

They have 25 on offense, 25 on defense and three specialists.

They will monitor the waiver wire in order fill out there 10-man practice squad and possibly do some juggling to the back end of the roster.

After going 4-12 last season, the Falcons have the sixth position on the waiver wire.

OFFENSE

QUARTERBACKS (3)

Matt Ryan, T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree.

RUNNING BACKS (5)

Steven Jackson, Jacquizz Rodgers, Antone Smith, Devonta Freeman and Patrick DiMarco.

WIDE RECEIVERS (6)

Julio Jones, Roddy White, Harry Douglas, Devin Hester, Courtney Roby and Eric Weems

TIGHT ENDS (2)

Levine Toilolo, Bear Pascoe.

OFFENSIVE LINE (9)

Jake Matthews, Justin Blalock, Joe Hawley, Jon Asamoah, Lamar Holmes,Ryan Schraeder, Gabe Carimi, Peter Konz and James Stone.

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE ENDS (7)

Kroy Biermann, Osi Umenyiora, Jonathan Babineaux, Jonathan Massaquoi, Malliciah Goodman, Stansly Maponga and Tyler Starr.

DEFENSIVE TACKLES (5)

Paul Soliai, Tyson Jackson, Corey Peters, Ra’Shede Hageman and Cliff Matthews.

INSIDE LINEBACKERS (4)

Paul Worrilow, Joplo Bartu, Prince Shembo and Tim Dobbins.

CORNERBACKS (5)

Desmond Trufant, Robert Alford, Josh Wilson, Javier Arenas and Robert McClain.

SAFETIES (4)

William Moore, Dwight Lowery, Dezmen Southward and Kemal Ishmael.

SPECIALISTS (3)

K Matt Bryant. P Matt Bosher. LS Josh Harris.

FINAL EXHIBITION GAME: Falcons 24, Jaguars 14

Yates leads Falcons to victory over Jaguars

PHOTO GALLERY from the win over Jacksonville

Falcons convert in short yardage situation

Falcons rest key starters in exhibition finale

Roster spots were up for grabs against Jacksonville