Crawford Can Help Pass Rush: By signing Jack Crawford to a three-year contract, the Falcons added some intriguing depth to their defensive line rotation, which includes a promising mix of young home-grown talent and free agent acquisitions. Known for his relentless work ethic, Crawford is capable of lining up at multiple positions and should help Atlanta's pass rush. His 3.5 sacks would have been the third-most on the 2016 Falcons.
“Crawford is strong and versatile and has the ability to play across the defensive line,” general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Thursday. “We like his skill set and the physicality in which he plays the game with, and we feel he will add to our defensive line group.