The Falcons are trading a 7th-round pick to the Dolphins for pass rusher Charles Harris.
Harris is a former 2017 first-round pick but has had little success in the NFL.
In three seasons (41 games), Harris has just 3.5 sacks and 10 TFL
The Falcons are trading a 7th-round pick to the Dolphins for pass rusher Charles Harris.
Harris is a former 2017 first-round pick but has had little success in the NFL.
In three seasons (41 games), Harris has just 3.5 sacks and 10 TFL
The Falcons are trading a 7th-round pick to the Dolphins for pass rusher Charles Harris.
Harris is a former 2017 first-round pick but has had little success in the NFL.
In three seasons (41 games), Harris has just 3.5 sacks and 10 TFL
The Falcons are trading a 7th-round pick to the Dolphins for pass rusher Charles Harris.
Harris is a former 2017 first-round pick but has had little success in the NFL.
In three seasons (41 games), Harris has just 3.5 sacks and 10 TFL
With the offensive skill positions basically set, it’s the play of the offensive line that will get Atlanta to that next step.
The NFL Draft begins tomorrow, and the Falcons have a few picks that could help them start 2020 better than they did in 2019. Adding some talent to the defensive line, secondary and linebacker corps may be exactly what the team needs to really take that next step.
With the offensive skill positions basically set, it’s the play of the offensive line that will get Atlanta to that next step. The team has talent at four of the five starting positions, however, adding a true left guard or swing tackle late in the draft would be useful.
Round 1 (Pick 16): DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina
South Carolina’s Javon Kinlaw. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Falcons defensive line isn’t anywhere close to set despite the addition of Dante Fowler and re-signings of Tyeler Davison and Steven Means. With Deadrin Senat and Grady Jarrett in the defensive tackle rotation, Allen Bailey and John Cominsky as rotational defensive linemen, and edge defenders Takkarist McKinley and Austin Larkin rounding out the line, something feels like it’s missing.
Javon Kinlaw from the University of South Carolina is a perfect fit for the Falcons’ defense as a 1-technique defensive tackle who could also slide over and play some 3-technique.. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound nose tackle would instantly bring exceptional pass rush and run-stuffing abilities. In any other draft, he’s closer to a top-5 pick than a No. 16 overall pick. Kinlaw would give Atlanta three insanely talented starters up front.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn says Brandon Powell is the front-runner for the kick return job.
Powell, 24, is an elusive receiver that has some experience returning kicks and punts from 2018.
Last season, the Falcons used Kenjon Barner as their primary kick returner
Falcons coach Dan Quinn says Brandon Powell is the front-runner for the kick return job.
Powell, 24, is an elusive receiver that has some experience returning kicks and punts from 2018.
Last season, the Falcons used Kenjon Barner as their primary kick returner
Falcons coach Dan Quinn says Brandon Powell is the front-runner for the kick return job.
Powell, 24, is an elusive receiver that has some experience returning kicks and punts from 2018.
Last season, the Falcons used Kenjon Barner as their primary kick returner
Falcons coach Dan Quinn says Brandon Powell is the front-runner for the kick return job.
Powell, 24, is an elusive receiver that has some experience returning kicks and punts from 2018.
Last season, the Falcons used Kenjon Barner as their primary kick returner
The Falcons are parting ways with two longtime veterans: CB Desmond Trufant and RB Devonta Freeman.
By releasing Trufant, which is expected to happen this week, the Falcons can save nearly $5 million in cap space.
With Freeman, the Falcons will save more than $3 million.
Trufant ended the 2019 season on injured reserve, while Freeman had just 656 yards and 2 TDs in 14 games
The Falcons are parting ways with two longtime veterans: CB Desmond Trufant and RB Devonta Freeman.
By releasing Trufant, which is expected to happen this week, the Falcons can save nearly $5 million in cap space.
With Freeman, the Falcons will save more than $3 million.
Trufant ended the 2019 season on injured reserve, while Freeman had just 656 yards and 2 TDs in 14 games
The Falcons are parting ways with two longtime veterans: CB Desmond Trufant and RB Devonta Freeman.
By releasing Trufant, which is expected to happen this week, the Falcons can save nearly $5 million in cap space.
With Freeman, the Falcons will save more than $3 million.
Trufant ended the 2019 season on injured reserve, while Freeman had just 656 yards and 2 TDs in 14 games
The Falcons are parting ways with two longtime veterans: CB Desmond Trufant and RB Devonta Freeman.
By releasing Trufant, which is expected to happen this week, the Falcons can save nearly $5 million in cap space.
With Freeman, the Falcons will save more than $3 million.
Trufant ended the 2019 season on injured reserve, while Freeman had just 656 yards and 2 TDs in 14 games
The Panthers have lost two of their last three games since winning four straight when Kyle Allen took over at QB. What’s gone wrong over the past few weeks?
The Falcons have won just two games all season, but will look to win their second straight when they take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 11.
To help us preview Sunday’s matchup, we caught up with Tim Weaver, the managing editor for Panthers Wire. Here’s four questions behind enemy lines ahead of this weekend’s NFC South battle in Carolina.
The Panthers have lost two of three games after winning four straight when Kyle Allen took over at QB. What’s gone wrong?
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PW: Allen has thrown some bad passes, but the main reason they have been losing lately is their run defense. Since defensive tackle Kawann Short went on injured reserve in Week 3, it’s been steadily getting worse. Last week, they let Aaron Jones run all over them. He scored three rushing touchdowns, and the Packers averaged six yards per carry. I don’t know what the answer is, but Ron Rivera has to figure something out here.
