Falcons Free Agency

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

NFL evaluator links Jimmy Garoppolo to the Atlanta Falcons

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

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

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 could be undefeated if they made one cheap signing

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) makes a catch for a touchdown against Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) in the first quarter in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

3 players the Atlanta Falcons should sign following loss of Kyle Pitts

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Atlanta Falcons: 3 players to sign following Ta’Quon Graham injury

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Three 2022 free agents the Atlanta Falcons regret not signing

Oct 25, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) dives for the pylon but comes up short as Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Will Compton (53) pushes him out of bounds during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

New Atlanta Falcons LB is the host of a popular NFL podcast

Oct 27, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Three reasons why Lamar Jackson would sign with the Atlanta Falcons

Oct 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Damiere Byrd (14) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: Damiere Byrd was the underrated signing of offseason

Oct 27, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) gets tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Atlanta Falcons preparing to sign MVP QB Lamar Jackson?

Oct 9, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) defends during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Four free agents the Atlanta Falcons must retain in 2023