Atlanta adds to their rotation up front with Fox, who should help the pass rush.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive lineman Morgan Fox to a 2-year, $8.5M contract.
The news comes via insider Peter Schrager.
Morgan Fox is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, sources tell @RapSheet , @TomPelissero , and @MikeGarafolo (THE INSIDERS), and me.
Deal is for 2 years and can get to over $8.5 m. Deal done by @aurasportsgroup agents @NessMugrabi + @davidcanter .
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) March 14, 2025
Fox has 15.5 sacks in the last three seasons, 5.5 more than former Falcon Grady Jarrett in the same timeframe. Fox is a solid addition to a team that needs pass rush help as badly as Atlanta, and he fits the 3-4 scheme Atlanta ran last year.
Fox will pick up snaps from Grady Jarrett’s departure, likely playing in the 3T-5T alignments where he has seen success the past few seasons in Los Angeles. Fox has proven he can be a solid pass rush committee member, and the price the team is paying for his production is a steal. That being said, Fox is 30, and his production has declined each of the past three seasons. He also isn’t a strong run defender.
However, Fox still managed to finish tied for 32nd in sacks for his position, according to PFF, with nearly 200 fewer snaps than Jarrett. Fox will be a great depth and spell player for Atlanta’s young defensive linemen (Brandon Dorlus, Ruke Orhorhoro, Zach Harrison), who are looking to take big strides and eat up far more snaps in 2025.
Atlanta Falcons new DL Morgan Fox
– displays a good pass rush plan and has a set of repeatable set ups and counters
– the motor runs hot
– solid addition for the price
The process has been slow, but Fontenot has added proven pass rush production to this roster. They may not offer long-term answers, but not every addition will. Atlanta can still add more firepower to the pass rush with a trade for Trey Hendrickson or multiple draft selections.