The Atlanta Falcons signed eight players to their practice squad Sunday afternoon.
The Falcons announced the release of 13 players Saturday afternoon. The active roster is now at 53 players, the league mandate for the start of the 2009 regular season.
Game notes from the Georgia Dome press box on the Falcons-Ravens preseason match up.
Defensive end John Abraham had 16.5 sacks in 2008. No other lineman had more than four. The team responded in the offseason through the draft and is focused on generating a deep and aggressive defensive front.
The Falcons added 10 rookie free agents and made additional roster moves on Tuesday.