Forget minicamp. Nevermind training camp. Ignore the schedule release. The biggest news going right now is that the Atlanta Falcons have unveiled their rookie uniform numbers.
I may be slightly overselling that, but for those who were waiting impatiently, the blessed day has arrived. The Falcons just announced it earlier today.
Ladies and gentlemen, our rookie numbers pic.twitter.com/mzrFBaHXYf
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 9, 2024
Here are the numbers and the players who most recently wore them:
- QB Michael Penix, #9: Most recently worn by QB Desmond Ridder
- DL Ruke Orhorhoro, #98: DL Timothy Horne
- EDGE Bralen Trice, #48: EDGE Bud Dupree
- DL Brandon Dorlus, #54: OL Justin Shaffer
- LB JD Bertrand, #40: FB Keith Smith
- RB Jase McClelland, #30: S Jessie Bates (briefly), CB Matt Hankins
- WR Casey Washington, #82: WR Zay Malone
- DL Zion Logue, #59: LB Andre Smith Jr.