Falcons waived or released S Charles Mitchell, G Theo Goins, DT Neal Huynh, CB Terrence Johnson, DT Micanor Regis, OT Alec Savoie, K Jeremy Shelley, CB Peyton Thompson, and RB Ronnie Wingo. Mitchell was a sixth-round pick in the 2012 draft and was probably the most notable name of this group.

Falcons signed sixth-round S Charles Mitchell to a four-year contract. Mitchell doesn't possess any truly special traits as cover man, but he hits like a ton of bricks at 5-foot-11 and 202 pounds. He's likely ticketed for special teams as a rookie. Mitchell should also back up SS William Moore.