The Atlanta Falcons had an uncertain safety group heading into this offseason, with Justin Simmons hitting free agency, DeMarcco Hellams still a question mark coming off a major injury, and not much else to speak of. With a pair of moves, the Falcons turned a position that was shaky outside of Jessie Bates into a position that looks among the roster’s strongest.
They did so by spending a third round pick on a talented, ballhawking rookie safety and signing a capable veteran who is familiar with Raheem Morris, creating depth and competition where none existed before.