The Atlanta Falcons have added more competition to an unsettled center position, signing Louisville undrafted free agent Michael Gonzalez. In a corresponding move, they’ve taken a piece out of the equation elsewhere on the line, cutting Joey Fisher.
The news comes to us from the team. Gonzalez is an interesting addition this far away from the 2025 NFL Draft, especially because he’s a college guard who will be making the shift to center, something the team has done with both Ryan Neuzil and Jovaughn Gwyn in recent years. A 50 game starter at Louisville, Gonzalez was known for his pass protection skills in college, but was part of a very good run blocking line, as Will McFadden (hi, Will!