The Falcons invested some serious capital on the defensive side of the ball this offseason, adding players like Jessie Bates and Calais Campbell to help transform the unit. Outside of a couple notable exceptions, however, the linebacker position does not have a household name joining its ranks.
Instead, Atlanta will look for players like Arnold Ebiketie and Troy Andersen to make a leap in Year 2. The two second-round picks in 2022 had flashes of excellence last year, particularly Ebiketie, and they look to have the potential for much more. Around them, the Falcons are cobbling together a mix of veterans and younger players with upside.