4 Atlanta Falcons moves to help Desmond Ridder in 2023

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2022; Munich, Germany; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (6) scores a touchdown in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL International Series game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Sign Julio Jones

Whether it is Julio Jones or another veteran option the Atlanta Falcons badly need to add depth at the position. After Drake London, this team has zero options for the position.  Signing Jones as the third option and drafting or trading for a second receiver is Atlanta’s best path to adding the needed depth for

Jones is a franchise legend who deserves a chance to end his tenure with Atlanta on a better note than a phone call on a debate show. Julio is injury prone and not the monster he once was, however, when healthy he can still impact the game and would be a great mentor for Pitts and London.

Giving Ridder a reliable veteran who can help a young and inexperienced receiving group is a must whether that is Julio or not. Jones has spent two seasons outside of Atlanta with the Titans and Bucs each year watching his role and production go down.

Atlanta can afford to bring the veteran back and clearly offer him a role. The Falcons need to add veteran depth at the position and Jones would be the best option.