LB Oluokun goes on reserve/COVID-19 list

Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun, who’s projected to replace De’Vondre Campbell in the starting lineup, was placed Sunday on the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

In other moves announced by the team, punter Ryan Allen was released. The Falcons drafted punter Sterling Hofrichter out of Syracuse in the seventh round of April’s draft.

Allen, 30, punted in eight games last season and averaged 41.9 yards per punt for the Falcons. He punted six seasons for New England before coming to Atlanta in 2019.

The Falcons, who have to be down from 90 players to 80 by Aug. 16, also waived four undrafted rookies: tight end Caleb Repp, center Austin Capps, tackle Scottie Dill and linebacker Jordan Williams. The roster stands at 85 players as the Falcons are in the process of adding veteran cornerback Darqueze Dennard.

Oluokun, who played in all 16 games last season and made two starts, is the sixth Falcon placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, after defensive tackle Tyler Davison, backup quarterback Danny Etling, fullback Keith Smith, reserve safety Jamal Carter, and rookie fourth-round pick Jaylinn Hawkins, a safety.

Clubs are not permitted to comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether the player is in quarantine or has tested positive for COVID-19. Teams note that all players may not have tested positive, but instead may have been exposed to someone who has tested positive.

AJC 2018 Linebacker Foye Oluokun has been projected as a starter after playing in all 16 games with two starts last year.