The Atlanta Falcons weren’t heavy spenders earlier this offseason. Instead, they went value hunting in their attempt to bolster the defense, with Leonard Floyd being the headlining move for a quiet free agency in Atlanta. Instead, Terry Fontenot focused his attention on the draft, but the Falcons seem to have quietly struck gold in signing former Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo.
Deablo signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Dirty Birds back in March, and joined the team due to his fit in new DC Jeff Ulbrich’s system. As the Falcons chased additional youth and versatility on their defense, the 27-year-old’s size and speed quickly made an impression on Ulbrich.