Atlanta Falcons News: Free agents Courtney Upshaw, Ted Larsen visits Falcons
Good morning, Falcons fans. It’s Good Friday, and there’s plenty of great content to bring your way this morning. As you sip your morning coffee, enjoy these articles from the Atlanta Falcons blogosphere.
Falcons re-sign Philip Wheeler — AtlantaFalcons.com
Atlanta is bringing back another one of its own in linebacker Philip Wheeler. Wheeler played nine games in 2015, registering 29 tackles and a sack.
Falcons weighing up guard options with Ted Larsen visit — Vaughn McClure of ESPN
Alex Mack will give the offensive line a major upgrade, but the team is still looking at adding talent to the interior spots. Guard Ted Larsen, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals, had a visit with the Falcons. Mike Person for now is the best option at right guard, but competition could be on the way.
Updated Falcons depth chart after offseason moves — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic
The depth chart is clearly a work in progress at this stage before we’ve even seen the draft class, but it’s already looking healthier than it did at the end of the 2015 season. How is it shaping up with the addition of center Alex Mack, wide receiver Mohamed Sanu and defensive end Derrick Shelby?
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OLB Courtney Upshaw visiting with Falcons
#Ravens OLB Courtney Upshaw, one of the top available free agents, is set to visit the Atlanta #Falcons, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2016
Another visit for the Falcons is with linebacker Courtney Upshaw, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens. Upshaw was strong in run defense last season, but his pass rush and coverage left a lot to be desired.