Pending Free Agents: What Happens?

CB Jamar Taylor

Jamar Taylor was someone the Falcons considered drafting in 2013 when they took Desmond Trufant. Taylor didn’t have any real stats in 2019, but he played on special teams and did a good job. Should Atlanta feel that he’s worth bringing back for depth on a veteran minimum contract, the team should sign him and let him come into camp to compete for a role. Taylor is a smart player and the scheme the Falcons run is ideal for him.

CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson

When Desmond Trufant went down, Wreh-Wilson stepped up to provide solid play. The long-time Falcons reserve should continue in the same role again in 2020 under a minimum salary benefit deal once again. Atlanta would be stupid to let him go after he’s shown that he understands the left cornerback role as well as anybody on the defense, and his play has elevated when he’s in that role.

S Jonathan Cyprien

Unless Cyprien is looking to sign for a veteran minimum, it would be wise for the Falcons to let him walk. He’s an ideal backup for Keanu Neal’s role should he come back. He’s a pure strong safety who has experience in a similar scheme. Plus, the depth that he could provide as well as his strength on special teams makes him worthy of a roster spot. Cyprien should be back for a minimal deal.

S Sharrod Neasman

Another veteran who has been in the Falcons’ scheme for a few years, Sharrod Neasman is a special teams ace who would be a good security blanket at safety if anyone goes down. He’s been working hard the past few years to try and make an impact and the coaching staff hasn’t really given him a shot. Neasman has good instincts, but he needs to work on his play-making skills in practice to see the field in games.

S J.J. Wilcox

The Falcons coaching staff was very excited about J.J. Wilcox last offseason and then he got hurt for the year. Assuming he’d take a similar minimum salary deal, Atlanta bringing back Wilcox wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. Assuming the team re-signs everyone on this list, the Falcons would be bringing back five solid depth talents on the cheap to help in 2020 and create a ton of competition in camp for playing time behind the projected top six guys.