The Falcons made big defensive changes in the offseason. How much can they improve on last year's dismal statistical finish?

For a franchise that has often been the target of criticism, Atlanta’s recent moves are a testament to strategic thinking and ...

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.

These facts don't exonerate Dan Quinn or whomever may be calling the defensive plays at this point for the Falcons, but Dimitroff's draft strategy sure hasn't help matters for Atlanta's defense in ...

ESPN's Seth Walder hasn't liked the Falcons offseason strategy, especially when it comes to their "potentially disastrous" draft day choices.

Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II has gained late steam as a candidate at No. 8, with the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year being linked to the Falcons by multiple outlets.

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft picks Jalon Walker, left and James Pearce Jr., right, hold up their jerseys during a news conference, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Credit: AP ...

The Falcons have only five picks in the 2025 draft. ... we’re copying the strategy in our first Atlanta Falcons mock draft of 2025. ... If the Falcons stick with a 3-4 base defense, ...

2025 NFL draft: Atlanta Falcons address defense in new mocks from NFL.com, ESPN. ... However, this strategy comes with the risk of missing out on a potential blue-chip prospect.

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.