The Falcons have waived Ollison.

EDGE Analysis

With Ollison on the way out, Wayne Gallman was signed by the Falcons to provide added depth behind starter Mike Davis. Ollison will now look to resurface on a roster in short order, either as a depth option or practice squad member.

Ollison was the third back to enter the Falcons' final preseason game Sunday, rushing five times for 21 yards in a 19-10 loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Ollison ran with the first unit last week against the Dolphins, hinting that he was the first backup in Atlanta, but it was Caleb Huntley who relieved Mike Davis against the Browns. Head coach Arthur Smith didn't offer any insight on the depth battle after the game, so we will have to assume both backs are still in the mix. Davis is the main fantasy target in Atlanta, but whoever ends up second on the depth chart could carve out some value if a timeshare develops heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Eagles.

Ollison carried the ball seven times for 21 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Ollison did not participate in the team's first preseason game, so this served as his 2021 debut. He was the first back on the field and was heavily involved on the first three offensive possessions. Mike Davis was among the Falcons' players who didn't take the field, though it appears that Ollison remains in position to serve as Davis' primary backup.

Ollison was in uniform for Friday's preseason game against Tennessee but didn't actually play, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fantasy managers with interest in Ollison might've liked to see him play, but it's actually a good sign for his standing with the team to be a healthy scratch on a night where the Falcons rested their top players. Of course, projected starter Mike Davis was also held out, as was RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson. Recent reports out of camp put Ollison in the lead for the No. 2 backfield job, and he's arguably in even better shape after fellow RBs Javian Hawkins, D'Onta Foreman and Caleb Huntley combined for only 46 total yards on 16 touches in Friday's preseason loss. Ollison should get some work next week in a preseason game against the Dolphins on Sat., Aug. 21.

Ollison is working as Atlanta's No. 2 running back in practice, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mike Davis sits atop the depth chart in the Falcons' remade backfield, but Ollison is getting a substantial number of snaps in camp. The backup job is Ollison's to lose, suggesting offseason addition Cordarrelle Patterson is likely to be used more as a gadget guy and special teams ace than as a traditional running back.

The Falcons' coaches have "been pleased with what they've seen" from Ollison this offseason, according to Tori McElhaney of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

With Atlanta's top three rushers from 2020 (Todd Gurley, Brian Hill and Ito Smith) no longer on the roster, there's an opportunity for Ollison to carve out a role in the team's offense behind presumed starter Mike Davis. It's possible that the Falcons may add further backfield depth, but for now Ollison will battle for backup slotting with Cordarrelle Patterson, Javian Hawkins, Tony Brooks-James and Caleb Huntley. Since being taken in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Ollison has logged 23 carries for 53 yards and four TDs in 11 games, but given the team's current running back personnel, the 6-foot-1, 232-pounder has a chance to see an expanded role in his third season as a pro.

Ollison (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Ollison cashed in with four rushing touchdowns during his 2019 rookie season despite receiving a total of just 22 carries. His offensive role this season was almost nonexistent, as the 24-year-old ends his sophomore campaign with one rush for three yards (and zero TDs) over three game appearances.

Ollison (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Atlanta rolls into Week 15 deploying a trio of active backs with Todd Gurley, Brian Hill and Ito Smith each dressing for the NFC South showdown. Ollison has been sparsely involved this season for the Falcons' 25th-ranked rushing attack, fielding just one carry over 13 combined offensive snaps in his three game appearances.

Ollison (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ollison was scratched even when Todd Gurley (knee) was out. With Gurley returning to action Sunday, Ollison will watch from the sidelines once again, as Brian Hill and Ito Smith will serve as backfield depth. Ollison's next chance to play is in Week 14 against the Chargers.

Ollison (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Todd Gurley (knee) is inactive, and instead of responding with an increased role for Ollison, the Falcons made him a healthy scratch. Tony Brooks-James was elevated from the practice squad to add depth behind Brian Hill and Ito Smith.