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With the 2025 NFL draft behind us and free agency wrapped up (aside from Aaron Rodgers), the offseason is essentially over. As we await the release of the 2025 regular season schedule, it's the perfect time to reflect on the offseason as a whole.
The Atlanta Falcons had to limit their spending in free agency due to the Kirk Cousins dilemma, but they made up for it by taking a more aggressive approach in the draft. After landing a projected top-10 talent in Georgia's Jalon Walker, the team traded back up into the first round to take Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr.
Considering Atlanta's cap limitations, the team did a decent job at addressing needs and adding depth. Pro Football Focus released offseason grades for all 32 teams, giving the Falcons a "C+" for their moves in free agency and the draft:
PFF was unsympathetic to Atlanta's free agency limitations, which is fair since nobody made the team hand over a four-year, $180 million contract to Cousins. The Falcons could have used that money elsewhere, particularly to re-sign Dalman.
While the team is expected to bring back Ryan Neuzil, Dalman was a home-grown talent who stabilized the offensive line. Ideally, the Falcons would have re-signed Dalman to help protect Michael Penix Jr., however, the team has already made a substantial financial commitment to keep the rest of the offensive line together.
Defensively, Atlanta could have done better in free agency. Safety Jordan Fuller and edge Leonard Floyd were solid additions, and bringing back cornerback Mike Hughes was a smart move. We'll see how it all pans out when the 2025 season kicks off in September.
The 2025 NFL schedule is set to be released on Wednesday, but the league has already leaked a few games. The Falcons are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Germany during Week 10.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: PFF grades Atlanta Falcons' 2025 NFL offseason
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The Atlanta Falcons had to limit their spending in free agency due to the Kirk Cousins dilemma, but they made up for it by taking a more aggressive approach in the draft. After landing a projected top-10 talent in Georgia's Jalon Walker, the team traded back up into the first round to take Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr.
Considering Atlanta's cap limitations, the team did a decent job at addressing needs and adding depth. Pro Football Focus released offseason grades for all 32 teams, giving the Falcons a "C+" for their moves in free agency and the draft:
PFF was unsympathetic to Atlanta's free agency limitations, which is fair since nobody made the team hand over a four-year, $180 million contract to Cousins. The Falcons could have used that money elsewhere, particularly to re-sign Dalman.
While the team is expected to bring back Ryan Neuzil, Dalman was a home-grown talent who stabilized the offensive line. Ideally, the Falcons would have re-signed Dalman to help protect Michael Penix Jr., however, the team has already made a substantial financial commitment to keep the rest of the offensive line together.
Defensively, Atlanta could have done better in free agency. Safety Jordan Fuller and edge Leonard Floyd were solid additions, and bringing back cornerback Mike Hughes was a smart move. We'll see how it all pans out when the 2025 season kicks off in September.
The 2025 NFL schedule is set to be released on Wednesday, but the league has already leaked a few games. The Falcons are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Germany during Week 10.
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This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: PFF grades Atlanta Falcons' 2025 NFL offseason
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