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We have officially reached the slowest period of the NFL offseason, with players on break for roughly a month before things get real at training camp in late July. The Atlanta Falcons have made several notable moves since the start of the 2026 league year, from releasing quarterback Kirk Cousins to signing Tua Tagovailoa.
First-year Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham had no choice but to make changes, but he didn't have much cap space or draft capital to help him make his mark. Nonetheless, Cunningham has found ways to keep the team afloat through trades and savvy veteran signings.
There are still a few members of last year's roster who remain unsigned for the 2026 season, from edge rusher Leonard Floyd to wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge. Let's take a look at the five former Falcons players who are still available in NFL free agency.
Floyd is the most accomplished of this group by far, and even though he didn't have a memorable 2025 campaign, the veteran edge is likely still on defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's radar in case James Pearce Jr. gets suspended. Floyd had 3.5 sacks last season, which was the first time in five years he finished with less than 8.5 sacks.
Another player who the Falcons might want to look at is linebacker Josh Woods. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if he returns to Atlanta at some point, even if only on the practice squad. Also, depending on what happens with the team's undrafted wide receivers, veteran KhaDarel Hodge could be an option.
While Hodge doesn't have experience in Kevin Stefanski's offense, he's a quality depth option who previously made the Pro Bowl due to his special teams contributions. Malik Heath is someone the Falcons opted not to place a restricted free agent tender on at the start of the offseason. He remains unsigned at the moment.
Last but not least, offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. has also failed to catch on with another team. Both Wheatley and Heath will likely land on some team's practice squad at the very least.
As we've said before, there's still plenty of time for these players to find a home with another team as training camp doesn't even begin until the final week of July.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Leonard Floyd 1 of 5 former Falcons still unsigned for 2026
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First-year Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham had no choice but to make changes, but he didn't have much cap space or draft capital to help him make his mark. Nonetheless, Cunningham has found ways to keep the team afloat through trades and savvy veteran signings.
There are still a few members of last year's roster who remain unsigned for the 2026 season, from edge rusher Leonard Floyd to wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge. Let's take a look at the five former Falcons players who are still available in NFL free agency.
5 former Falcons available in NFL free agency
- EDGE Leonard Floyd
- LB Josh Woods
- WR KhaDarel Hodge
- WR Malik Heath
- OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Floyd is the most accomplished of this group by far, and even though he didn't have a memorable 2025 campaign, the veteran edge is likely still on defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's radar in case James Pearce Jr. gets suspended. Floyd had 3.5 sacks last season, which was the first time in five years he finished with less than 8.5 sacks.
Another player who the Falcons might want to look at is linebacker Josh Woods. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if he returns to Atlanta at some point, even if only on the practice squad. Also, depending on what happens with the team's undrafted wide receivers, veteran KhaDarel Hodge could be an option.
While Hodge doesn't have experience in Kevin Stefanski's offense, he's a quality depth option who previously made the Pro Bowl due to his special teams contributions. Malik Heath is someone the Falcons opted not to place a restricted free agent tender on at the start of the offseason. He remains unsigned at the moment.
Last but not least, offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. has also failed to catch on with another team. Both Wheatley and Heath will likely land on some team's practice squad at the very least.
As we've said before, there's still plenty of time for these players to find a home with another team as training camp doesn't even begin until the final week of July.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Leonard Floyd 1 of 5 former Falcons still unsigned for 2026
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