Building the Atlanta Falcons all-time depth chart: Special teams

Sep 12, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) returns the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) returns the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) returns a kick against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Building the best special teams unit in Atlanta Falcons history

We are onto our last edition of building the best Atlanta Falcons’ team after putting together their all-time offensive and defensive teams (you can read those by clicking the links right below). We will wrap it all up with special teams to put the roster up to the usual 53 players.

The special teams will just include long snapper, punter, kicker, and returners. Those are the positions that are most notable amongst the unit and the other positions could be filled out with the depth players across the roster.

Special teams are something the Falcons actually have a rich history in. Think about all of the players they have had come through here that are among the best in NFL history. There are a number of players that had to be left off due to roster constrictions.

It will also come with some controversy because it comes down to opinion. It is splitting hairs at a couple of positions.

Without further ado, here is the greatest special teams unit in Atlanta Falcons’ history.