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Atlanta Falcons News: Free agency alters Falcons’ depth chart

By Freddie Boston

Dec 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) shows his Dark Knight gloves prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) shows his Dark Knight gloves prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-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 Wednesday morning, enjoy reading these articles.

NFL passes seven rule changes for 2016 season — Conor Orr of NFL.com

A number of rule changes have been made ahead of the new season. The chop block has been eliminated completely and extra-point attempts have been permanently moved to the 15-yard line. Here’s the full list of rule changes.

Falcons’ depth chart post-free agency — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

As the dust settles on free agency, how is the Falcons’ depth chart shaping up? D. Orlando Ledbetter goes through each position, looking how the free agency signings impact the depth chart. Is this roster already better than the 2015 version?

Mock Draft Monitor 6.0 — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

Each week, Andrew Hirsh rounds up the latest mock draft results from top NFL draft analysts to get an idea on who is projected to the Falcons. This week, Darron Lee is a popular candidate. More on him in a moment.

Dimitroff confirms Sanu as WR2, Hardy WR3 — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

As expected, free agency acquisition Mohamed Sanu will be expected to be the No. 2 receiver for the Falcons behind Julio Jones. Second-year Justin Hardy has plenty of potential, but will be the third option likely in the slot. The wide receiver corps looks healthier than it did a month ago, that’s for sure.

Next: Atlanta Falcons: Trading back in first-round is best for business

Scouting Darron Lee — Charles R. McDonald of The Falcoholic

A name flying up draft boards recently is linebacker Darron Lee. Should the Falcons have interest in Lee? Would he be a good scheme fit? Would he fix the need for a coverage linebacker? Here’s a scout report by Charles R. McDonald on what he could bring to Atlanta.

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