Falcons begin 53-man roster cutdown, release 13 players

Atlanta made its first moves ahead of Tuesday's deadline for NFL teams to pare rosters down to 53 players. Terrin Waack

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons have begun thinning their 90-man roster in preparation for Tuesday's 53-man cut deadline.

On Sunday, the Falcons announced they released the following 13 players.

Wide receiver Josh Ali Offensive lineman Zack Bailey Safety Lukas Denis