Falcons claim offensive guard Jaeden Roberts off waivers

The Atlanta Falcons have claimed offensive guard Jaeden Roberts off waivers, a transaction that brings another developmental option into their offensive line mix as the team prepares for the next phase of the season. The move was announced by the Falcons on Tuesday from their Flowery Branch headquarters.

Roberts is an undrafted free agent who played college football at Alabama. After the draft, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, giving him an early opportunity in a NFL organization known for developing offensive line play and competition-driven roster evaluation.

By claiming Roberts, Atlanta is effectively taking over Philadelphia’s waiver status for the player and placing him in the Falcons’ own offseason personnel process. For teams, waiver claims like this are often about adding depth without forfeiting draft capital, while also creating a legitimate body and skill set for training camp and the preseason roster battle.

Roberts is listed as an offensive guard, a position group that can be particularly fluid during the preseason as teams sort through combinations at multiple spots along the line. Even when a player is not expected to be an immediate starter, the preseason value can be substantial if coaches are looking for run-blocking fit, pass protection footwork, and the ability to handle play-to-play adjustments.

From a roster-building perspective, the Falcons’ claim fits a common offseason pattern: identify players with college production and early professional exposure, then evaluate them under the new coaching staff’s scheme and expectations. Philadelphia’s involvement matters here, because it confirms Roberts had already been in an Eagles developmental pipeline before Atlanta’s claim.

The Falcons did not announce further details in the team release beyond the nature of the move and Roberts’ background. As with all waiver claims, his ultimate role will be decided by how he performs during practices and preseason team periods, including whether he wins a spot on the final active roster or ends up on a reserve or practice-squad path.