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Building the Atlanta Falcons’ all-time depth chart: Defense

By Grayson Freestone

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive back Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons in action carrying the ball avoiding the tackle of centre Tom Rafferty #64 of the Dallas Cowboys September 17, 1989 during an NFL football game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Sanders played for the Falcons from 1989-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive back Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons in action carrying the ball avoiding the tackle of centre Tom Rafferty #64 of the Dallas Cowboys September 17, 1989 during an NFL football game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Sanders played for the Falcons from 1989-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tommy Nobis during a 20-0 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on December 10, 1972 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by James Flores/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

Continuing to build the Atlanta Falcons’ all-time roster with the defense

We are continuing to build the full 53-man roster filled with the greatest players in Atlanta Falcons’ history. Today, we are focusing on the defensive side of the ball and will finish up with the special teams soon.

If you missed the offensive side of the ball then you need to check it out by clicking the link right below.

Must Read: Building the Atlanta Falcons’ all-time roster, starting with the offense.

The Atlanta Falcons have never been known for their defense—outside of their 1977 “Grits Blitz” defense—but, despite that, they have had some outstanding individual players on that side of the ball. A few of them, particularly at one certain position, are some of the most underrated players in league history who should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The issue came with trying to find the best players to back up the starters. The Falcons don’t have the history that some other teams do but we managed to figure it out. There will be some controversy.

Let’s get right into it and see what an all-time defense looks like for the Atlanta Falcons franchise.

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