Falcons release Layden Robinson, Matthew Hayball

The Atlanta Falcons released offensive lineman Layden Robinson and punter Matthew Hayball on Monday as the team continues reshaping its roster ahead of the upcoming season. The moves adjust personnel options as Atlanta works through evaluations leading into training camp.

Officials did not cite specific performance reasons for the decisions. The changes nevertheless create added room to manage positions and future additions as the club fine-tunes its depth chart.

Before joining the Falcons Roster moves affect offensive line and special teams depth Before joining the Falcons Robinson arrived in Atlanta in May after earning an opportunity through a successful tryout during the team’s rookie minicamp. Before joining the Falcons, he was selected in the 2024 NFL Draft in the fourth round by the New England Patriots. His recent professional path included time with the Patriots and a stint on the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad over the past year. With his release, the Falcons will continue evaluating alternatives for offensive line depth as camp preparations progress. Hayball, an Australian punter, signed with Atlanta in June after previously being with the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons’ decision to move on from him comes as teams typically reassess specialists repeatedly through the offseason while weighing competition, consistency, and overall roster priorities.

International player exemption and the offseason evaluation cycle

As an international player As an international player, Hayball was exempt from the team’s standard 90-man roster limit, officials said. That exemption can provide teams an extra layer of flexibility during the offseason by allowing additional personnel to remain in the program without counting against the usual cap on offseason roster size. With Hayball now released, that specific exemption no longer applies to Atlanta’s active offseason mix. The club can still use the Monday moves to reorganize its lineup as it addresses positional needs and continues its evaluation process in the lead-up to training camp. Both Robinson and Hayball had been with the Both Robinson and Hayball had been with the franchise for a relatively short period. Their departures underscore the routine nature of roster churn in the months before the regular season, when teams frequently cycle through players to determine the best combination of depth, competition, and fit.

The Falcons’ next steps were not detailed in the announcement, including whether corresponding signings will follow. For now, the releases stand as straightforward roster adjustments as preparations continue.