7 DB options for the Falcons in free agency

The Falcons don’t believe they are in salary cap hell, but they certainly won’t be landing any of the top-tier players in free agency.

Kevin Johnson

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2019 Stats: 36 tackles (25 solo), 1 sack, 5 passes defended

Analysis: Kevin Johnson, 27, is another free-agent slot corner that could be right in the Falcons’ price range. He played well in his role for the Bills, who were a surprise playoff team in 2019. Johnson is reliable in coverage but not the most inspiring of tacklers. He won’t command top-tier money, which should be Atlanta’s top trait when evaluating free agents in 2020. However, Johnson is someone that could step in for a year or two and provide good coverage in the slot, while allowing the Falcons to continue to develop Isaiah Oliver as an outside CB.