The Falcons have an absurd number of key players on injured reserve, but Deion Jones’ stint on the sideline has arguably been the biggest loss for the defense. Jones landed on IR following Atlanta’s Week 1 loss to the Eagles with a foot injury.
Last year, Jones was an integral part of Atlanta’s much-improved defensive attack. Tackles aren’t the best stat by which to judge a player’s performance without any other context, but Jones led the team in them with 138. In his particular case, that’s a testament to his playing speed and the great instincts that keep him around the ball.