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10 free agents that the Atlanta Falcons are targeting

By Colin Hubbard

Dec 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is stopped by St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams defeated the Lions 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is stopped by St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams defeated the Lions 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Reggie Nelson, FS

Dec 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) returns an interception as Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) chases during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) returns an interception as Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) chases during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

If the Atlanta Falcons are unable to sign George Iloka, they could be in on Iloka’s teammate, Reggie Nelson. Nelson would not be a long-term solution in Atlanta, but would give them solid depth, if anything. Nelson is listed as a free safety and likely wouldn’t be able to fill the Falcons’ void at strong safety so signing him isn’t the best option.

Nelson will be 33 years old by the start of the season, but he is coming off of his best season ever. He picked off a league-high eight passes and made it to the pro bowl as a result. While he’s an intriguing player, he wouldn’t be anything more than a stop-gap for someone else in the next couple of seasons.

I’d pass on Nelson.

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