Falcons sign OL Layden Robinson

TL;DR

The Atlanta Falcons have signed offensive lineman Layden Robinson, a former fourth-round pick of the New England Patriots. Robinson, who struggled in his rookie season, is looking to secure a reserve role with the Falcons after being waived by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Key points

Layden Robinson signed by the Atlanta Falcons
Former fourth-round pick of the New England Patriots
Struggled in rookie season with 11 starts
Waived by the Las Vegas Raiders in May 2026
Competing for a reserve role in Atlanta

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 16: New England Patriots guard Layden Robinson (64) looks on before the NFL preseason game between the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings on August 16th, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Those players who get rookie minicamp invites know it’s a long shot opportunity to actually make a team’s roster. Every now and then, one of them impresses enough to get that spot, and Layden Robinson was one of those fortunate few. The former fourth round pick of the Patriots muddled through a tough rookie season on a putrid line for New England in 2024, making 11 starts and appearing in 13 games. He made significant starts at both left and right guard that year, grading out poorly per Pro Football Focus, and was waived/injured and ultimately released in August 2025. He spent part of the 2025 season and all of 2026 to this point with the Las Vegas Raiders, who waived him on May 2. His rookie minicamp invitation from the Falcons gave him a shot to latch on with a team, and he took full advantage. In Atlanta, Robinson will be pushing for a reserve role against the likes of Kyle Hinton, rookie Ethan Onianwa, and veteran . If he does well, the fact that he’s entering the picture with a new coaching staff means he has a real shot to get a spot on the roster or practice squad, and most of his issues to this point in the NFL seem to be technique related. The hope is that Bill Callahan can get more out of him than the Patriots or Raiders managed, but Robinson was a well-regarded enough prospect just two years ago to be well worth the summer flier, regardless. Give Robinson a warm welcome to Atlanta, if you would.

Q&A

What is Layden Robinson's background in the NFL?

Layden Robinson was a fourth-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2024, where he started 11 games in a challenging rookie season.

Why was Layden Robinson released by the Raiders?

Robinson was waived by the Las Vegas Raiders on May 2, 2026, after spending part of the previous season and all of 2026 with the team.

What are Layden Robinson's chances of making the Falcons' roster?

Robinson has a real chance to make the Falcons' roster or practice squad, competing for a reserve role against other players under a new coaching staff.