On Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons drafted Ruke Orhorhoro with their first selection and followed that up by taking edge rusher Bralen Trice in Round 3. Trice joins Washington teammate Michael Penix in Atlanta but obviously won’t see the same financial accommodation. Over The Cap breaks down the projected rookie salary for each player based on their respective … [Read more...] about What is Falcons EDGE Bralen Trice’s projected cap hit in 2024?
PFF grades Falcons’ selection of EDGE Bralen Trice in Round 3
Going into the draft, the defensive tackle and edge positions were atop the list of roster needs for the Atlanta Falcons. After doubling down on defensive players with their Day 2 selections, the Falcons have managed to address both positions with one day left to spare. Washington EDGE Bralen Trice is the newest rookie to join the Falcons, following former Huskies teammate … [Read more...] about PFF grades Falcons’ selection of EDGE Bralen Trice in Round 3
Grade the Falcons’ selection of Clemson DL Ruke Orhorhoro
The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to move up in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft before selecting Clemson defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro with pick No. 35. The Falcons parted with pick No. 43 along with a third-round pick (No. 79) to move up eight spots. Atlanta also received a sixth-round pick from the Cardinals as part of the … [Read more...] about Grade the Falcons’ selection of Clemson DL Ruke Orhorhoro
Falcons’ bold decision to draft QB Michael Penix could pay off
The Atlanta Falcons have had four straight top-10 picks, and they don’t want to be picking that high again anytime soon. That was the team’s thought process when they selected quarterback Michael Penix in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft despite signing Kirk Cousins to a monster contract in free agency. “We’re going to build a sustained winner,” said Falcons general … [Read more...] about Falcons’ bold decision to draft QB Michael Penix could pay off
Looking at Falcons QB Michael Penix’s projected cap hit in 2024
On Day 1 of the 2024 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons used their first-round pick on Michael Penix. While there were other positions the team could have addressed in Round 1, Atlanta opted to take the prolific quarterback out of Washington and Indiana. The Falcons have their man, but what are the salary cap projections for Penix this season? Over The Cap breaks down the projected … [Read more...] about Looking at Falcons QB Michael Penix’s projected cap hit in 2024