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4 Star free agents the Atlanta Falcons should chase in 2023

By Nick Halden

Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) in the third quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) in the third quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

3. C.J. Gardner-Johnson

C.J. Gardner-Johnson would be a great fit for the Atlanta Falcons secondary and complete a unit that is clearly headed in the right direction. The one potential issue with this move is the fact that Gardner-Johnson is coming off his best season and playing in the Super Bowl. His free agency stock is certainly pointing in the right direction and while he is a clear fit for Atlanta the Falcons shouldn’t overpay if the market goes past reasonable value.

Gardner-Johnson won’t be a fan favorite due to his time with New Orleans and kicking the Atlanta logo. This would quickly change, however, if Atlanta brought C.J. into their secondary providing a much-needed edge.

New Orleans trading away C.J. remains one of the strangest moves of the 2022 season. Gardner-Johnson hits free agency having played a huge role in a defense that helped carry Philly to the Super Bowl and almost beat Patrick Mahomes in a game that could have swung either way. Gardner-Johnson to Atlanta is the most unlikely of these four moves but the fit is far too interesting to ignore entirely.

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