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It’s no secret that the Atlanta Falcons have struggled to apply pressure on opposing quarterbacks over the last few seasons. The team has finished near the bottom of the NFL in sacks for nearly a decade and it’s hard to envision any improvement in 2025 unless Atlanta makes a bold move. It just so happens that the NFL’s top defensive lineman and reigning Defensive Player of the … [Read more...] about NFL analyst suggests Falcons could trade for Defensive Player of the Year

As we approach the start of the 2025 NFL offseason, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves in an interesting position. They have an offense with few weaknesses and a defense with major holes, including the usual question marks surrounding their pass rush. The lack of pressure was apparent last season, and likely cost defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake his job. Jeff Ulbrich is set to … [Read more...] about ESPN projects Georgia standout to Falcons in 2-round NFL mock draft

Unless major changes are made in the coming weeks, the Atlanta Falcons won’t be signing any big-name free agents in 2025. With minimal cap space and Kirk Cousins‘ contract complicating things, the team has limited options. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot needs to find a way to improve this roster without breaking the bank. The 2025 NFL draft is one option, but it will … [Read more...] about Rival edge rusher named top free agent target for Falcons in 2025

For the first time in Terry Fontenot’s tenure as general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, the team will enter the draft without a top-10 pick. The Falcons have focused exclusively on offense in the first round under Fontenot, but what if they were to trade one of those former top-10 picks to add some much-needed defensive talent?In our latest seven-round mock draft, the Falcons … [Read more...] about Falcons trade Kyle Pitts to Cowboys in new 7-round mock draft