The Falcons had an open roster spot, and we all just assumed they were waiting to spend some cash on a kicker to compete with Younghoe Koo. Instead, they’ve signed former Cardinal, Buccaneer and Giant Deone Bucannon, adding a versatile defender to a rebuilding unit.
Bucannon was someone we connected to the Falcons back in October when the Bucs cut him, figuring his ability to play safety and linebacker would appeal to Dan Quinn and the team’s interest in him leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft might translate into a signing.