Robert Burns
RB FA
Fri 3/7/25 7:26 PM

Burns (undisclosed) was released by the Falcons on Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Burns will hit free agency after spending the 2024 campaign on Atlanta's reserve-PUP list with an undisclosed injury. The fullback has yet to make his NFL debut after wrapping up his college career with UConn in 2022.

Robert Burns
RB FA
Tue 8/13/24 8:02 PM

Atlanta placed Burns (undisclosed) on its reserve-PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Falcons waived Burns on Monday after he failed a physical, but now he's back with the team since no other club claimed him during the last waiver period. Until he's healthy enough to play again, Carlos Washington could see increased reps at practice.

Robert Burns
RB FA
Mon 8/12/24 9:02 PM

The Falcons released Burns (undisclosed) on Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Atlanta made two free-agent additions Monday, and it cut Burns along with wide receiver Austin Mack to make room for them. He'll now have to seek another chance to make a roster with another team.

Robert Burns
RB FA
Thu 7/25/24 5:25 PM

The Falcons placed Burns (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns signed a reserve/future deal with the Falcons back in January after spending the 2023 season on the Bears' practice squad. He went undrafted out of UConn in 2023.

Robert Burns
RB FA
Tue 1/9/24 10:32 PM

The Falcons signed Burns to a reserve/future contract Tuesday Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns went undrafted out of UConn in 2023 and spent the summer with the Bears before landing on Chicago's practice squad. He's yet to appear in an NFL game.

Robert Burns
RB FA
Wed 8/30/23 1:18 PM

Burns is signing with the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns was let go by Chicago on Tuesday but will rejoin the club via the practice squad. If Khari Blasingame is unavailable at some point this year, Burns will be a strong candidate to join the active roster.

Robert Burns
RB FA
Tue 8/29/23 3:28 PM

Burns was waived by the Bears on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns joined the team as an undrafted free agent out of UConn in May and was working to unseat Khari Blasingame for the team's fullback duties. Ultimately though, the 24-year-old was unable to do so and now should be considered a candidate for a practice squad spot.

Robert Burns
RB FA
Tue 8/15/23 3:30 PM

Burns may not be able to supplant Khari Blasingame for a spot on the active roster, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns, an undrafted free agent, is battling Blasingame, who is a four-year veteran and key part of the Bears' blocking scheme. With Blasingame having a combination of experience and a good training camp, the veteran seems to have a firm lead on the job. However, there is a good chance that Burns sticks with the team as a member of the practice squad.