Editor's note: This story will be updated with any new additions the practice squad, which has a 16-player limit, as they come.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Falcons practice squad is starting to take shape.
The team initially announced several additions to that reserve unit on Wednesday afternoon, including several names familiar to Falcons fans following the team during the preseason. Tight end Parker Hesse, considered somewhat of a surprise cut, returns as a member of the practice squad. So does defensive back Micah Abernathy, who had a solid training camp as a member of the safety group. Timmy Horne, a contributor to last year's defensive line, also stays with the team as well.
Those signings include:
DB Micah Abernathy
DB Natrone Brooks
OL Justin Shaffer
DL Timmy Horne
RB Godwin Igwebuike
DL LaCale London
WR Matthew Sexton
OL Tyler Vrabel
OL Barry Wesley
LB Andre Smith
TE Parker Hesse
TE Tucker Fisk
WR Xavier Malone
DL Kemoko Turay
We take a look at the players on the current 53-man roster for the 2023 Atlanta Falcons, sponsored by Veepio.
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #0
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah #1 prior to the Week 3 Game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, September 24, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #9
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Logan Woodside #11
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 runs after a catch during the fourth quarter of the Week 3 Game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, September 24, 2023. (Photo by Raj Mehta/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion #13
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Scotty Miller #16
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie #17
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins #18 reacts after catching a long reception during the fourth quarter of the Week 2 Game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 17, 2023. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes #21
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25
Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant #27 lines up during the first quarter of the Week 3 Game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, September 24, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins #32
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Tre Flowers #33 defends during the third quarter of the Week 3 Game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, September 24, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #34
Atlanta Falcons defensive back DeMarcco Hellams #37
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith #40
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Bud Dupree #48
Atlanta Falcons long snapper Liam McCullough #49
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke #4
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tae Davis #50
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone #51
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Nate Landman #53
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn #56
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Andre Smith #59 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5
Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom #63
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil #64
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron #65
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kyle Hinton #68
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6
Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews #70
Atlanta Falcons tackle Kaleb McGary #76
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Storm Norton #77 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Josh Ali #80
Atlanta Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith #81
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 during Joint Practice at Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Miami Gardens, FL on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood)
Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt #85
Atlanta Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick #87 covers a punt during the second quarter of the Week 3 Game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, September 24, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata #90
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell #93
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Albert Huggins #94
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham #95
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Zach Harrison #96
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Joe Gaziano #99
