Atlanta Falcons

Falcons make 14 roster moves

Aug 30, 2015

The Falcons, who must to cut down to 75 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday, released 13 players and placed one on the physically unable to perform list on Sunday.

The Falcons waived linebacker Boris Anyama, wide receiver Marquez Clark, running back Michael Ford, wide receiver John Harris, defensive tackle Warren Herring, nose tackle Derrick Hopkins, offensive tackle Matt Huffer, cornerback Michael Lee, guard Eric Lefeld, linebacker Terrell Manning, defensive end Sam Meredith and center Valerian Ume-Ezeoke.

The Falcons also played tackle Lamar Holmes on the physically unable to perform list and released veteran tight end Mickey Shuler.

The moves leave the Falcons with 76 players on the roster.

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