Falcons: Deciding which offensive free agents should re-sign or walk

Nov 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 23: Elijah Wilkinson #68 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Elijah Wilkinson, OG, Atlanta Falcons

First up we have the Atlanta Falcons’ opening day starter at left guard—Elijah Wilkinson. Wilkinson was a solid, not great, option at left guard, and then he got injured for a large portion of the season.

From there, the position became a revolving door of ineffective play or injuries. Wilkinson came back to play the final two games.

Despite the instability following his injury, he isn’t a free agent the Falcons will be clamoring to bring back. He is solid but isn’t the long-term answer. Possibly he comes back on a cheap deal, even then, the team will probably look elsewhere for a starter.

Verdict: Walk


Colby Gossett, OG, Atlanta Falcons

Not to be rude but this seems like a pretty easy decision. Colby Gossett replaced Elijah Wilkinson but it didn’t take long before the coaches looked elsewhere. He was quite bad in weeks 12 and 13. There isn’t much reason to re-sign him.

Verdict: Walk