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Falcons begin the process with 14 moves

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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 11: Vernon Davis #85 of the Washington Redskins fails to pull in this touchdown reception against Akeem King #25 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on August 11, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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The Falcons just took 14 names off the roster, leading into tomorrow’s reduction to a 53-man roster.

The team annouced they have released quarterback Alek Torgersen, wide receivers Anthony Dable and Josh Magee, running back Kelvin Taylor, fullback Tyler Renew, centers Travis Averill and Larson Graham, tackles Andreas Knappe and D.J. Tialavea, defensive end A.J. Jefferson, cornerbacks Jarnor Jones and Akeem King, linebacker Jack Lynn and kicker Mike Meyer.

The Falcons will still need to pare 23 more names off the roster by tomorrow at 4 p.m.