And that familiarity may result in the Falcons landing one of the top defensive free agents in Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood. According to ESPN, the Falcons are the "best fit" for Sherwood, who's ranked as the 37th-best free agent available.

The Atlanta Falcons have two things to focus on this offseason -- offensive depth and the defense. Those are broad areas to focus on, they are accurate. They will need to add a backup quarterback after Kirk Cousins leaves and depth at tight end and across the offensive line.

It's going to take more than a few draft picks for the Atlanta Falcons to fix their defense this offseason. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has his hands full taking over a unit that ranked 23rd in both points and yards allowed in 2024.

The Falcons were on the verge of making the playoffs last season. What do they need to get them over the hump?

The Falcons have a lot to do this offseason. There are decisions to be made on Kirk Cousins’ future in Atlanta, re-signing Drew Dalman, possibly trading Kyle Pitts, and that doesn’t even include the draft or free agency.