The Atlanta Falcons officially released wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud on Tuesday. The team's slot receiver had been a healthy scratch in Weeks 6 and 7.
have officially released wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud. The disgruntled wideout had been a healthy scratch in each of the Falcons last two games, but was also sent home from the team facility on Friday.
Raheem Morris had this to say when he was asked about any update on McCloud on Monday during his weekly media availability. “None yet,” the Falcons head coach said. “Obviously, going through that process right now, talk with him. But that's the distraction that I'm dealing with, no one else.” The wideout signed with the Falcons in 2024, before enjoying a breakout campaign that season. He finished with career-highs on the field, pulling in 62 catches for 686 yards and a touchdown. This season has been a different story for McCloud. He had just six catches for 64 yards He was reportedly close with wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard, but he was terminated after the Falcons were shut out by the Panthers in Week 3. Morris denied any relationship between the off field issues and Hilliard’s firing. The troubles between McCloud and the Falcons came to light last Monday night before the matchup with the Bills. McCloud was a last-minute addition to the inactive list after practicing all week in the lead-up to their primetime matchup. Head coach Raheem Morris had this to say about why this decision was made. “Coaching decision on Ray-Ray tonight, just like everybody else, anybody that you put down that's not active,” he said after that game. “Decided to put him down tonight. He'll be back out competing next week. We'll see where we go. We had everybody we needed. We got everybody we wanted tonight, and we got out there and got a big win.” McCloud was seen on the sideline during that game with Buffalo, but did not participate in practices while the team prepared for the 49ers. Morris said they were trying to get things “straightened out.” The wide receiver room will now have six players remaining, but just four who primarily play on offense. Drake London and Darnell Mooney, who returned on Sunday with three catches for 68 yards, make up the primary options for the Falcons, but they also feature Casey Washington and David Sills V. It is worth noting that Washington took just 11 snaps in the Falcons’ Week 7 loss to San Francisco, finishing with one catch for 17 yards. Meanwhile, Sills out-snapped Washington 29 to 11 in that game. In corresponding moves, the Falcons signed offensive lineman Raiqwon O'Neal to the practice squad and placed offensive lineman Ryan Hayes on the practice squad's injured reserve.Garrett Chapman is a sports broadcaster, writer, and content creator based in Atlanta. He has several years of experience covering the Atlanta sports scene, college football, Georgia high school football, recruiting for 24/7 Sports, and the NFL. You can also hear him on Sports Radio 92.9 The Game.
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