Nonetheless, the Falcons will bank on youthful promise to improve their shoddy defense. In this case, they’re hoping these young athletes will provide a jolt.

The Falcons have 14 defensive linemen on the 90-man roster. ... the strategy has left the Falcons with a whole lot of defensive linemen and only so many places to put them on a 53-man roster.

Falcons Look for a Defensive Leader in the First Round. Atlanta needs an immediate impact player, and the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft represents a unique opportunity.

Exploring the Atlanta Falcons' defense, Dallas Cowboys' strategies, & quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns health in our latest NFL update. Second federal judge orders temporary ...

Of the 15 players PFF ranked as the best defensive free agents this offseason, edge rusher Khalil Mack and cornerback Rasul Douglas are the two I'd project as the most intriguing fits for the Falcons.

Though some may have deemed it desperate—if not outright questionable—the draft strategy the Atlanta Falcons employed in this year's event has been heavily debated. Atlanta began the draft ...

The defense-first draft continued on Saturday when the Falcons added Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. in the fourth round. Bowman, a safety, is projected as a nickel back.

Atlanta Still Ranked As No. 28 Defense Following NFL Draft. Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport ranked the Falcons as the No. 28 defense in the league following the NFL Draft, saying that if they ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — There was a sense of urgency to Atlanta's approach to the NFL draft, creating the impression general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris believe the Falcons ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — There was a sense of urgency to Atlanta's approach to the NFL draft, creating the impression general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris believe the Falcons ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — There was a sense of urgency to Atlanta's approach to the NFL draft, creating the impression general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris believe the Falcons ...