{
  "id": 4483722,
  "title": "Falcons waive two promising undrafted free agents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/falcons-waive-two-promising-undrafted-free-agents",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T19:09:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/falcons-waive-two-promising-undrafted-190911034.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Falcons dismissed undrafted wide receiver Vinny Anthony II and offensive lineman James Brockermeyer before the NFL's 53-man roster deadline on Sunday evening. Both players had made notable contributions during training camp, with Anthony excelling as a kick returner and Brockermeyer impressing as an offensive lineman. Anthony is expected to be retained on the practice squad, while Brockermeyer is set to be released. The team has reduced its roster to 71 players ahead of the cut deadline at 6 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "Falcons waive undrafted WR Vinny Anthony, C James Brockermeyer ahead of deadline",
  "key_points": [
    "Falcons waived Vinny Anthony II and James Brockermeyer",
    "Both undrafted free agents made notable contributions",
    "Anthony expected on practice squad, Brockermeyer released"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}