Atlanta Falcons News: Cornerback Brandon Boykin to visit on Monday

Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stiff arms Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Brandon Boykin (25) during the first quarter of the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stiff arms Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Brandon Boykin (25) during the first quarter of the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Brandon Boykin could be the newest member of the Atlanta Falcons. He’s scheduled to visit on Monday. That and more in today’s Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. The lack of depth at cornerback could soon be addressed, with Brandon Boykin set to visit on Monday. He was released by the Carolina Panthers this week. Also, Vic Beasley says he’s fully healthy following the torn labrum he played through last season.

There’s plenty of great content to read today. As you sip your coffee this fine Thursday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles scooped up from around the internet.

Falcons’ Vic Beasley improving pass-rush technique by studying Von Miller — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

You can certainly do far worse than basing your game off one of the game’s premier pass rushers, which is exactly what Falcons edge rusher Vic Beasley is doing. Beasley has been studying Von Miller and hopes he can learn a thing or two from the man who posted 11 sacks last season.

CB Brandon Boykin to visit Falcons on Monday — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

This is good news. Cornerback Brandon Boykin is heading to Atlanta for a visit. He was released by the Panthers on Monday, and would add some valuable depth to an increasingly thin position for the Falcons, should he sign. It’s likely the Falcons will sign someone to help fill the void left by Jalen Collins while he sits out of four games.

Falcons project to have the lightest offensive line in 2016 — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

There is nothing “light” about 304.4 pounds, but that is the projected average size of the Falcons’ offensive line this year, which is the lightest in the league.

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Vic Beasley says he’s 100 percent following torn labrum

Vic Beasley was dealing with a torn labrum for much of the 2015 season, but says the injury was blown out of proportion and that he is 100 percent ahead of the new season.