Falcons recap: Free agents, mock drafts and Ridley trade rumors

In today’s Falcons recap, we look at free agency, a new mock draft and examine the Calvin Ridley trade rumors/speculation.

The 2021 NFL season concluded for the Atlanta Falcons less than two weeks ago and things have gotten eerily quiet. Head coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot addressed a number topics last week in their end-of-the-season press conference, but both were relatively vague about the team’s offseason plans.

Regarding Calvin Ridley, Smith and Fontenot continue to publicly support their star wideout. However, the uncertainty around Ridley’s future has NFL analysts speculating wildly about potential landing spots and what it would cost to acquire the former first-round pick.

In today’s Falcons news recap, we check out a few different mock drafts, examine some possible free agents and look into the latest rumors/pure speculation surrounding Ridley’s future in Atlanta.