Falcons Free Agency

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse (46) runs after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons re-sign blocking tight end Parker Hesse

5 Tight Ends the Atlanta Falcons could pair with Kyle Pitts

4 free agents the Atlanta Falcons will assuredly offer contracts to

4 Quarterbacks the Atlanta Falcons could sign to help Desmond Ridder

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) and tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) celebrate after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

3 Underrated players the Atlanta Falcons could re-sign

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III (30) takes the field during introductions before the first quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Bengals led 13-3 at halftime.Cleveland Browns At Cincinnati Bengals Week 14

Three star Falcons’ players hang out with top free agent safety

Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) makes a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

3 Free agents the Atlanta Falcons must avoid this off-season

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse (46) runs after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Nearly $200 million in cap space between Falcons and rest of NFC South

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

4 Star free agents the Atlanta Falcons should chase in 2023

Jan 2, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) leaves the field after a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons: Franchise tagging Kaleb McGary is the smartest route to go

December 19, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NFL evaluator links Jimmy Garoppolo to the Atlanta Falcons

Nov 28, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) returns an interception as Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (13) pursues in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

4 free agents who could reunite with new Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen

Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) tackles San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) try to run down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during early fourth quarter action. Offsetting penalties negated the play. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Baltimore Ravens at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, November 27, 2022. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 112722 Bs Jaguars Vs Ravens 44

Former Falcons QB says Lamar would have “ATL all the way back”

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

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

Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) greets offensive lineman prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons: Potential free agent target Lamar Jackson likely to be tagged

Nov 5, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) passes before being hit by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire (9) during the first quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the 17 most likely QBs to start for the Atlanta Falcons in 2023

Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) celebrates after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

8× Pro Bowler wants to play for the Atlanta Falcons in 2023

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) deflects a pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller (10) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Falcons MUST re-sign Isaiah Oliver after strong finish

Jan 8, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

5 Quarterbacks the Falcons could sign behind Ridder this off-season

Dec 6, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

5 Veteran receivers the Atlanta could pair with Desmond Ridder

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) try to run down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during early fourth quarter action. Offsetting penalties negated the play. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Baltimore Ravens at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, November 27, 2022. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 112722 Bs Jaguars Vs Ravens 44

Atlanta Falcons have second-best odds to land Lamar Jackson

Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson to the Atlanta Falcons now seems very believable

Dec 24, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throes ads Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) rushes during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Three free agents the Falcons will undoubtedly have interest in

Aug 1, 2022; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot shown being interviewed by the media during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons will have second most cap space in the league this off-season

Nov 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) makes a catch behind Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

3 Atlanta Falcons the team must re-sign in 2023

Dec 26, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Javelin Guidry (40) celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons sign one of the NFL’s fastest players, ran a 4.29 at combine

Dec 4, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) and safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The truth hurts: Falcons signed Mariota with MVP-caliber QB available