Burns (undisclosed) was released by the Falcons on Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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.
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Falcons' Robert Burns: Goes back to PUP list
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Atlanta placed Burns (undisclosed) on its reserve-PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Robert Burns: Doesn't make cut
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Burns was waived by the Bears on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Bears' Robert Burns: Possibly set for practice squad
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Burns may not be able to supplant Khari Blasingame for a spot on the active roster, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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.
