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Atlanta Falcons News: Grading free agency moves by Falcons

By Freddie Boston

Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Derrick Shelby (79) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Derrick Shelby (79) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons fans. Welcome to the Dirty Bird Daily, your daily place to find all of the latest news from the Atlanta Falcons blogosphere. As you sip your coffee this fine Tuesday morning, enjoy reading these articles.

Atlanta Falcons free agency report card — Alphonso Thomas of NFL Spin Zone

How did the Falcons get on in free agency? Alphonso Thomas from our friends at NFL Spin Zone has put together his report card for all of Atlanta’s moves on the open market.

Where does Jalen Collins fit in 2016 Falcons? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Jalen Collins underwhelmed as a rookie, but it’s important not to get too down on him. It’s unfair to judge a rookie until they have completed three seasons in the NFL. What will Collins’ role be in 2016?

Falcons are $5 million under the cap — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

After all of the spending in free agency, the Falcons now have just $5 million in cap room. There won’t be a whole lot of spending going on between now and the draft.

Falcons takeaways from last week — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

Aaron Freeman has taken a look at the draft class, and he has taken a look back at the draft spot Atlanta is picking from. Many teams historically have looked to trade into the range between No. 17 and No. 23. This could bode well for the Falcons if they’re looking for a trade partner.

Newest Falcons select jersey numbers — Kelsey Conway of AtlantaFalcons.com

The newest Falcons have selected their jersey numbers. Center Alex Mack will take #51, defensive end Derrick Shelby #90.

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