"We are raising the floor of the roster" - Ian Cunningham on practice squad roster Ian Cunningham shakes up the Atlanta Falcons’ defense, taking a bold risk by releasing Zach Harrison—a player with proven impact but ongoing injury concerns—and turning instead to Jared Ivey as an answer to the pass rush while James Pierce Jr. serves his suspension. With an emphasis on pressuring opposing quarterbacks and a strategy focused on raising the team’s floor, Cunningham’s moves ask whether this gamble will pay off on the field. The practice squad tells a story of opportunity and anticipation, featuring names like Tyler Goodson, Vinny Anthony, Yasser Abdullah, and Jack Velling, all poised to develop further. As familiar faces like Josh Woods step up to fill gaps and the positional battles heat up, Falcons fans wonder: are these new additions enough to lift Atlanta to the next level, or will the risks overshadow the rewards in the 2024 NFL season? Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.