The Atlanta Falcons' 2025 season has very quickly imploded in all too familiar a fashion for Atlanta fans. Watching this season unfold serves as a reminder of just how difficult it is to be a Falcons fan. The franchise is in a tailspin and is responding this week by shaking up its depth with the report of the moves coming from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter.
Falcons Make 3 Practice Squad Moves to Kick Off Week 11
The Flacons have reportedly released both Raiqon O'Neal and Zach Triner from the practice squad, while signing Ben Stille.
These moves are simply shuffling around depth and are unlikely to have any impact on the active roster down the stretch. However, it is at least nice to see the franchise make some type of effort to improve, even if it is a laughable one. Far too often this season, when things are going sideways, this is a group of decision-makers content to just sit back and hope for the best.
Adding Stille does give them an outside chance of finding a contributor, too, even with the current defensive line depth. The defender has spent time with the Dolphins, Bucs, Cardinals, and Browns throughout his career. Stille has 17 combined tackles and 2.0 sacks throughout his time in the league, pointing to the fact that he is nothing more than a depth piece.
Cutting O'Neal and Triner isn't a surprise in the least when you look at the prospective path of either player to make it onto the active roster. There simply isn't a reason to continue to hold depth spots for players that have no path to making an impact. With this in mind, the Falcons were wise to make the move, even if it is far too little too late when it comes to the bigger picture of the season itself.
Low-Impact Moves Won't Improve Fan Morale
Fans are growing beyond discontent with the level of apathy that appears to surround this organization. The last time the Falcons were playoff-relevant is all the way back in the 2017 season, when they would lose a matchup with Nick Foles' Philadelphia Eagles, who would go on to win a Super Bowl.
Consider just how much the league has changed in this time and how many different teams have been able to make it to the playoffs. An accomplishment that continues to elude a poorly run organization that is denying the obvious making these simplistic moves.
It is time to fire your coaching staff, understanding that Raheem Morris and Zac Robinson aren't getting the job done. Some level of accountability must be had for this season after years of frustration. Shuffling depth pieces isn't enough to inspire change or leave reason to believe the Falcons' season isn't as lost as it obviously is. The Falcons must begin to shake up its coaching staff, understanding that it is beyond clear that new leadership is needed if any hope of change remains.