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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Get ready. A 1-2 punch of NFL tentpole events is about to hit.
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine begins Monday in Indianapolis and runs through Sunday. Ten days later, the new league year officially begins, kicking off the start of free agency. Rookie and returning players alike are going to start figuring out where they may play this upcoming season.
With that in mind, below are three of the Atlanta Falcons' biggest needs entering an important offseason stretch.
EDGE RUSHER
Improving their pass rush should be the Falcons' No. 1 priority. Atlanta ranked second to last in sacks with 31 and had just 10 sacks in its first 11 games. There was a late-season turnaround, in which the Falcons produced the second-most sacks (21) in the final six games, but it was too little too late, considering the team finished with an 8-9 record and without a playoff bid.
When it comes to this position, the Falcons are set to lose Matthew Judon, Lorenzo Carter and James Smith-Williams to free agency. Judon would be the biggest loss, since he had the second-most sacks on the team last season with 5.5 and has 72 throughout his career. But he didn't consistently play up to the standards the Falcons had in mind when they traded for him last summer. So, where he'll land in 2025 remains to be seen.
Otherwise, the Falcons return Arnold Ebiketie, whose six sacks last season led all Atlanta defenders and matched his career high. Ebiketie only started two of the 17 games in which he appeared and could have a much more elevated role in his fourth NFL season. DeAngelo Malone is also set to be back in Atlanta this year. While he mainly played special teams, he did take some defensive snaps late in the year and had two sacks against the Las Vegas Raiders, which could be something he can build off.
DEFENSIVE BACK
The Falcons will need help at both cornerback and safety this offseason given the players set to leave in free agency. Atlanta had the No. 22 passing defense, allowing an average of 224.5 yards per game, and gave up the second most passing touchdowns with 34. The Falcons finished the year with 12 interceptions, nine of which came from the secondary, which tied for 17th among NFL teams.
Let's start with the cornerbacks. A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes were the Falcons' starters in 2024. Both made 66 tackles overall and six pass breakups, but only Terrell had an interception — two, actually. Terrell is set to be back in 2025, having signed a four-year extension prior to last season. Hughes is set to become a free agent. So, once again, the Falcons need to find a running mate for Terrell, which has been the case every offseason since he was drafted in 2020. Their returning in-house options would be Clark Phillips III, who Hughes beat out for the job in training camp, and Natrone Brooks.
As for the safeties, the Falcons brought in Justin Simmons last preseason to start alongside Jessie Bates III. It was another one-year splash move. Like Judon, Simmons arguably fell short of rather high expectations. Simmons had 62 tackles, two interceptions and seven pass breakups in 16 starts. Bates, meanwhile, showed off in Atlanta for the second consecutive season with a crazy slew of stats — 102 tackles, 10 pass breakups, four interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a sack. So, now the Falcons must decide on a new partner for Bates. Richie Grant, who Simmons replaced on the depth chart, is bound for free agency. DeMarcco Hellams, who sustained what turned out to be a season-ending injury in training camp, should be healthy if Atlanta wants to give the third-year player another chance to prove himself.
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CENTER
The Falcons were blessed with continuity on their offensive line in 2024 and returned all of their starters from the year prior. It's a benefit Atlanta is not guaranteed to replicate in 2025 since Dalman's rookie contract will expire. The line's center may not be back for a third year of complete stability up front.
Dalman missed half of last season with an ankle injury and played in just nine games. Ryan Neuzil filled in for Dalman during the other eight. Unfortunately for the Falcons, Neuzil is also about to become a free agent. Obviously, either Dalman or Neuzil could be re-signed. Neither has played for another team since joining the NFL in 2021 and 2022, respectively, so they'd be the easiest fits. But who knows what they — really, Dalman — will ask for this time around in contract discussions. The Falcons' wallet, as it stands, isn't pretty. If it can't bring either player back, Atlanta has no choice but to sign or draft a center.
Center is really the only true question mark on Atlanta's offense at this point. As already mentioned, the guards and tackles are under contract along the rest of the line. Michael Penix Jr. is the starting quarterback after taking over the role in the final three games last season. Running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney and tight ends Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner are all ready to go, too.
Join us as we take a look back on our favorite photos from the Atlanta Falcons' 2024-2025 season.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris travels from Los Angeles to Atlanta with his family on Saturday, February 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris poses for a photo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Monday, February 5, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the Bijan Robinson feature filmed in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 8, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Ray-Ray McCloud III poses for portraits in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 works out in the pool inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, April 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Matt Ryan poses for portraits for his retirement announcement inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons former quarterback Matt Ryan poses for portraits with team owner Arthur Blank in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the 2024 Draft Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 and his mom pose for a retail shoot at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
The 2024 Draft Pick Michael Penix Jr. poses for a portrait at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
The 2024 Draft Pick Michael Penix Jr. travels from Detroit during the 2024 Draft to the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 during OTAs at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, May 13, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King #32 during OTAs at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Final Auditions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, May 20, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, May 31, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud #34 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Monday June 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham #95 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Monday June 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Monday, June 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Monday, June 10, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 during OTAs at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is interviewed in his office at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 looks at the new locker room at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 during strength and conditioning Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner #89 during the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 in a huddle during the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday, August 5, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players during joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. (Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris walks out to the field before the Preseason Game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Friday, August 9, 2024. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 during a team visit to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Models pose during Sundays Retail Shoot at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Ga. on Tuesday August 20, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24, cornerback Dee Alford #20, safety Justin Simmons #31, safety Jessie Bates III #3, outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #0, and outside linebacker Matthew Judon #15 during the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 warms up before the Preseason Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 23, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kyle Hinton #68 in the tunnel before the Preseason Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 23, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes during the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 8, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 runs before the play during the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 8, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
The Halo Board during the Week 1 Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 8, 2024. (Photo by Todd Burandt/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 scores a touchdown during the Week 2 Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 16, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Team on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the Week 2 Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington #82 in the locker room prior to the Week 2 Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the Dirty Birds Nest during the Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players warm up before the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor during the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 and Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 during the Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 catches an interception during the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta Falcons)
TI performs prior to the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)
Samuel L. Jackson during the Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank Ring of Honor ceremony during halftime of the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 in the locker room before the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 returns an interception for a touchdown during the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 speaks in the team huddle before the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 make a tackle during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 talks to wide receiver Drake London #5 during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 kicks a field goal during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 prepares in the locker room before the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris celebrates in the locker room after the win during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 celebrates in the locker room after the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from an Evening with Matt Ryan presented by Truist at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday, September 30,2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 scores a game-winning touchdown during the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter of the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime of the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Fan in the Dirty Birds Nest during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks on during his Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime of the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 after the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
The Coin Toss before the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Matthew Judon #15 leads the huddle before the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 before the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
View of the field painted in the throwback diamond style end zones before the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 scores the game winning touchdown in over time during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 scores touchdown during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons huddle during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 arrives prior to the Week 6 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, October 13, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 poses for portraits for Angry Runs after winning in week six in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scene setter image before the Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, October 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
Big Boy poses during the OutKast retail shoot at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 runs for a touchdown during the third quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 in the locker room prior to the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Players take the field prior to during the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach of defense Jerry Gray poses for portraits for a feature in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 and Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Nate Landman #53 prepare in the locker room before the Week 9 Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Portraits for Mifland collab in Studio A at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, November 11, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #0 supports Future Farmers of America during the My Cause My Cleats initiative. Photos taken at Ticketmaster Studios in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Tuesday, November 26. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 during strength and conditioning workouts at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Players prepare to walk out prior to the Week 14 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, December 8, 2024. (Photo by Brad Rempel/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 walk out to warm ups before the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 during the National Anthem before the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 celebrates a reception during the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 blocks a punt during the first quarter of the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defense celebrates during the Week 16 Game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 intercepts the ball for a touchdown during the Week 16 Game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner #89 and Atlanta Falcons tight end Ross Dwelley #85 in the locker room before the Week 16 Game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 during the National Anthem before the Week 17 Game against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 huddle prior to the Week 17 Game against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 runs in for a touchdown during the Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 scores a touchdown during the Week 18 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 scores a touchdown during the Week 18 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 catches a touchdown pass during the Week 18 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
