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The Atlanta Falcons completed a trade with the Jaguars on Friday, sending Ruke Orhorhoro to Jacksonville in exchange for defensive tackle Maason Smith. Orhorhoro, a former 2024 second-round pick, was leapfrogged by defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus in the lineup last season.
Smith, who was also drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, can help Atlanta's run defense and provide depth on the interior of the defensive line. The Falcons needed a true nose tackle, which is why the trade made sense for first-year general manager Ian Cunningham.
Over the last two seasons, Smith has appeared in 24 games, recording 32 tackles (14 solo) and three sacks. The 23-year-old has a chance to start in Atlanta this season.
The team has just five total picks in this year's draft, starting in the second round. This lack of draft capital has forced Cunningham to get creative. The Falcons previously swapped fourth- and sixth-round picks with the Philadelphia Eagles for safety Sydney Brown.
Check out the Falcons' updated roster following their trade for Smith below (new additions in bold).
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in less than a week on April 23. Atlanta won't make its first pick until Day 2 (pick No. 48 overall).
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons roster breakdown: Atlanta trades for DT Maason Smith
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Smith, who was also drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, can help Atlanta's run defense and provide depth on the interior of the defensive line. The Falcons needed a true nose tackle, which is why the trade made sense for first-year general manager Ian Cunningham.
Over the last two seasons, Smith has appeared in 24 games, recording 32 tackles (14 solo) and three sacks. The 23-year-old has a chance to start in Atlanta this season.
The team has just five total picks in this year's draft, starting in the second round. This lack of draft capital has forced Cunningham to get creative. The Falcons previously swapped fourth- and sixth-round picks with the Philadelphia Eagles for safety Sydney Brown.
Check out the Falcons' updated roster following their trade for Smith below (new additions in bold).
Quarterbacks (3)
- Michael Penix Jr. (9)
- Tua Tagovailoa (1)
- Trevor Siemian
Running Backs (5)
- Bijan Robinson (7)
- Carlos Washington Jr. (23)
- Nathan Carter (25)
- Brian Robinson Jr.
- Tyler Goodson
Wide Receivers (7)
- Drake London (5)
- Chris Blair (19)
- Dylan Drummond (81)
- Casey Washington (82)
- Deven Thompkins (83)
- Jahan Dotson
- Olamide Zaccheaus
Tight Ends (4)
- Kyle Pitts (8)
- Charlie Woerner (89)
- Joshua Simon (47)
- Austin Hooper
Offensive Linemen (11)
- Jake Matthews (70)
- Matthew Bergeron (65)
- Ryan Neuzil (64)
- Chris Lindstrom (63)
- Andrew Steuber (62)
- Kyle Hinton (68)
- Jack Nelson (69)
- Michael Jerrell (72)
- Storm Norton (77)
- Corey Levin
- Jawaan Taylor
Defensive Linemen (8)
- Brandon Dorlus (53)
- Zach Harrison (96)
- Elijah Garcia (91)
- Ben Stille (95)
- LaCale London (94)
- Da'Shawn Hand
- Chris Williams
- Maason Smith
Linebackers (7)
- Divine Deablo (0)
- JD Bertrand (40)
- Malik Verdon (43)
- Troy Andersen (44)
- DeAngelo Malone (re-signed)
- Christian Harris
- Channing Tindall
EDGE (6)
- Jalon Walker (11)
- James Pearce Jr. (27)
- Bralen Trice (48)
- Azeez Ojulari
- Samson Ebukam
- Cameron Thomas
Cornerbacks (10)
- A.J. Terrell (24)
- Mike Hughes (21)
- Billy Bowman Jr. (33)
- Cobee Bryant (37)
- Clark Phillips III (22)
- C.J. Henderson (39)
- Mike Ford Jr. (28)
- A.J. Woods (30)
- Natrone Brooks (35)
- Darnay Holmes
Safeties (6)
- Jessie Bates III (3)
- Xavier Watts (31)
- DeMarcco Hellams (23)
- Jammie Robinson (34)
- Tysheem Johnson (41)
- Sydney Brown
Special Teams (4)
- LS: Liam McCullough (49)
- P: Gil Trenton (32)
- K: Nick Folk
- P: Jake Bailey
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in less than a week on April 23. Atlanta won't make its first pick until Day 2 (pick No. 48 overall).
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons roster breakdown: Atlanta trades for DT Maason Smith
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