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The Atlanta Falcons have their work cut out for them this offseason, but most of that work will be on the defensive side of the football. The team has to hire a new defensive coordinator, and as we examined on Monday, 17 of Atlanta’s 30 impending free agents are defensive players.There’s still work to do on offense, though. The Falcons have some notable offensive players, … [Read more...] about Falcons Offseason: 11 offensive players will be free agents in 2025

The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake over the weekend and the search for his replacement has already begun. Despite head coach Raheem Morris’ experience as a defensive play-caller, the team will look to hire another experienced coach to take over the defense in 2025. Last season, the Falcons ranked 23rd in points allowed and 31st in defensive sacks … [Read more...] about Tracking each interview for Falcons defensive coordinator vacancy

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to interview Lou Anarumo for their defensive coordinator vacancy sometime this week, according to a report from NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe. The 58-year-old spent the last six years as the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals but was let go following the 2024 season. This is the first reported interview the team has scheduled since … [Read more...] about Falcons to interview former Bengals defensive coordinator, per report

The Atlanta Falcons have much to figure out as the 2025 NFL offseason approaches. What will the team do with quarterback Kirk Cousins? Who will the Falcons hire for their defensive coordinator vacancy? Which free agents should the Falcons re-sign?General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris need to get this team to the playoffs in 2025 or both of their jobs could … [Read more...] about Falcons offseason: 17 defensive players will be free agents in 2025

The more things change, the more they stay the same for the Atlanta Falcons. After missing the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year, the team heads into the 2025 offseason with many of the same problems. While the Falcons have finally solidified the quarterback position with Michael Penix Jr., the defense continues to struggle to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. … [Read more...] about PFF identifies Falcons’ top priority for 2025 offseason