The Atlanta Falcons officially reported to training camp on Tuesday, but they also made headlines for several surprise roster moves.
Calais Campbell landed on the non-football injury list while Caleb Huntley got waived with a failed physical designation.
The 24-year-old Huntley just reached the seven-month mark of his recovery from a torn Achilles that was suffered in Week 15.
Signed as an undrafted rookie out of Ball State, Huntley racked up 366 rushing yards and a touchdown on 76 carries last season. The bulk of his work came in October during a five-game window.
Atlanta’s running game ranked as the third-best unit in the league last season at just under 160 yards per game.
Huntley was unlikely to get much of a chance to run in 203 after the Falcons selected Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 pick. The former college standout registered 20 touchdowns during his final year at Texas.
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Huntley’s lack of availability entering camp ultimately ended up being his downfall.
The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2022 season with a 7-10 record. With the retirement of Tom Brady, the NFC South is wide open for anybody to take it.
