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Falcons make roster moves along offensive line

Team adds rookie undrafted free agent Michael Gonzalez to bolster depth.
The Atlanta Falcons announced the addition of offensive lineman Michael Gonzalez to the active roster, along with the release of offensive lineman Joey Fisher. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

The Atlanta Falcons announced the addition of offensive lineman Michael Gonzalez to the active roster, along with the release of offensive lineman Joey Fisher. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
By AJC Sports
May 16, 2025

The Falcons made a couple of roster moves on Friday.

The team announced the addition of offensive lineman Michael Gonzalez to the active roster, along with the release of offensive lineman Joey Fisher.

Gonzalez, an rookie undrafted free agent, played at Louisville last season, and started every game for the Cardinals in the past two years.

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At 6-foot-4, 305 pounds, Gonzalez was an All-ACC honorable-mention selection during his senior season. The Louisville offense averaged 449.2 yards and 185.2 yards rushing yards.

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