3 trade targets at edge rusher the Falcons must pursue
Falcons must target these three edge rushers on the trade block.
2. Julian Okwara, Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Julian Okwara this offseason as a productive, rotational piece for their defense that always excels at getting to the quarterback. However, he is a better player than the playing time he will get in Philly.
Trading for Okwara would give the Falcons an extra piece to work with. While he has never been a game-changer and shouldn't be expected to be anything more than a rotational piece, he gives you an extra player to work with through the 17-game season.
Lack of opportunities has also plagued him in three of his four seasons. When he played a career-high 40% of the defensive snaps in 2021, he had a respectable five sacks. There could be more in there for the third-round pick out of Notre Dame.