Falcons: Examining whether each defensive position has improved or declined since 2022
Atlanta Falcons 2022 vs. 2023: Defensive line
2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|
Grady Jarrett | Grady Jarrett |
Ta'Quon Graham | Ta'Quon Graham |
Abdullah Anderson | Calais Campbell |
Anthony Rush | David Onyemata |
Timmy Horne | Eddie Goldman |
Matt Dickerson | Zach Harrison |
Jalen Dalton | Albert Huggins |
Jaleel Johnson | Ikenna Enechukwu |
Derrick Tangelo | Carlos Davis |
null | LaCale London |
Well, I bet you cannot guess which group is better. The Atlanta Falcons identified that they had a problem on the defensive line and they attacked that problem this offseason.
One of the first signings the Falcons made during free agency was David Onyemata who has been one of the most consistent defensive tackles in the NFL over the past few years. Then they somehow convinced Calais Campbell to sign with them and he brings so much power and leadership to the team. And finally, Eddie Goldman unretired and they drafted Zach Harrison who they list as a defensive lineman but he will be moved around.
The Falcons literally went from one of the worst defensive lines in the NFL to one of the best. It happened quickly and no fanbase will be more appreciative of it.