FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Falcons have signed safety Lukas Denis to the practice squad, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon. Denis came to the Falcons after appearing in the XFL in 2023. Playing for the St. Louis Battlehawks this year, Denis played in 10 games. His stat line through those games included 37 total tackles (two for a loss), two interceptions and one sack.
Denis came to Atlanta in May for a tryout during the Falcons' rookie minicamp. The Falcons would go on to sign him to the preseason roster, and he would see significant action in the preseason.
In the Falcons' first preseason game against Miami, Denis finished said game having played in 50 percent of the defensive snaps. He also had an interception in the fourth quarter.
In a corresponding move, the Falcons have moved OL Barry Wesley to IR to make room for Denis as the 16th member of the Falcons practice squad. The Falcons now have two safeties - Micah Abernathy and Denis - on their practice squad.
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
