Projecting the Falcons defensive starters after recent signings

Predicting the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive starters after the first wave of free agency.

When the Falcons take the field in 2022, it will be without linebacker Foye Oluokun, their leading tackler from last season, and OLB Dante Fowler, who led the team with 4.5 sacks.

Atlanta has since made a handful of moves, but we won’t have a complete picture of the 2022 roster until the draft is over. After examining the team’s starting offense, here’s our projection of Atlanta’s starting defense following the first wave of free agency.