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Atlanta Falcons News: No to Brandon Boykin, potentially yes to Dwight Freeney

By Freddie Boston

Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws a pass by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dwight Freeney (54) and Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Kevin Minter (51) at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws a pass by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dwight Freeney (54) and Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Kevin Minter (51) at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Falcons have decided not to sign cornerback Brandon Boykin at this time, but could still go after pass rusher Dwight Freeney. That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. While the Falcons don’t appear interested in signing cornerback Brandon Boykin at this time, they are set to bring in pass rusher Dwight Freeney for a visit. These are two stories to keep a close eye on. Also, which Falcons’ offensive players could make the Pro Bowl this season?

As you sip your coffee this fine Thursday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Falcons not signing Brandon Boykin at this time — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

The Falcons brought in Brandon Boykin for a visit, but have decided not to sign him at this time. Atlanta is need of another cornerback with second-year Jalen Collins suspended for the first four games of the season. The secondary is an injury away from being worryingly thin at corner, and adding a veteran looks likely sometime this summer.

Could Dwight Freeney put new spin on stale Falcons’ pass rush? — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

One player the Falcons might well go after is pass rusher Dwight Freeney, who is reportedly heading to Atlanta for a visit next week. Freeney is 36-years-old with his best years behind him, but the Falcons may still decide to bring him in on a cheap contract and hope he gives the pass rush a jolt.

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Falcons offensive players with Pro-Bowl potential for 2016 — The DW of The Falcholic

Looking at the Falcons roster, which offensive players have Pro Bowl potential in 2016? Julio Jones is of course the most likely to earn the honor, but there are a few other names worth noting who can put together a serious case in 2016.

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