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Atlanta Falcons News: Leon Hall won’t sign with Falcons yet

By Freddie Boston

Nov 29, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall (29) runs back an interception for a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 31-7. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall (29) runs back an interception for a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 31-7. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Falcons won’t be signing cornerback Leon Hall, at least not yet. What will first-round draft choice Keanu Neal bring to Dan Quinn’s defense? That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. We’re now 17 weeks away from the first NFL Sunday of the season, where the Falcons will host their NFC South rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Which positional battles will be the most exciting when training camp arrives? That and more in today’s Dirty Bird Daily. As you sip your morning coffee this fine Sunday morning, enjoy these articles from around the internet.

Atlanta Falcons will pass on veteran cornerback Leon Hall — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

There was plenty of talk of Leon Hall possibly joining the Falcons. The free agent would have added depth to a thin position following Jalen Collins’ four-game suspension. For the time being, the Falcons have decided to pass on Hall.

Falcons scouting report: S Keanu Neal — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

Want to know more about the Falcons’ first-round draft choice? Aaron Freeman has studied some of Keanu Neal’s game tape and has written an in-depth breakdown of his tape. What can he bring to the Atlanta defense in 2016 and beyond?

Five Falcons position battles we can’t wait to watch — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Competition is healthy for a football team, and there will be plenty of intriguing battles in training camp over the summer. Which five positional battles will be the most exciting to watch? Dave Choate takes a look at the five he’s looking forward to the most.

Next: Atlanta Falcons: Five players who will have decreased roles

Pro Football Focus offers more praise for Grady Jarrett — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

Grady Jarrett will see an increased role in his second season with the Falcons. The fifth-round defensive tackle from the 2015 NFL Draft made a strong start to life in the NFL, and will get more time on the field in 2016.

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