Atlanta Falcons: Six receivers that could replace Roddy White

Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Michael Thomas (3) catches a second quarter touchdown pass against Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Cyrus Jones (5) in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 28, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Falcons have been directly linked to two wide receivers in this year’s free agency class and one of them is former Cincinnati Bengals’ wideout Mohamed Sanu. Sanu is 6-3, 210-pound receiver that has been held out of the spotlight in his time with the Bengals.

Sanu was nothing more than a third option with A.J. Green and Marvin Jones on the roster but many believe Sanu possesses all of the traits to be a very good No.2 option on a team with a need. Luckily for Sanu, the Falcons are in dire need of a No. 2 receiver with the release of Roddy White and could be on his way to Atlanta in the very near future.

Money is not an issue when it comes to signing Sanu to a long-term contract. The Falcons have more than $30 million to spend in free agency and Sanu would only cost them around 4-5 of that. If the other prize possession’s are gone, Sanu would be a nice addition to the Falcons’ roster with the 2016 NFL draft coming up.

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