The Falcons are waiting. They’ve re-signed or extended multiple players, but otherwise they’ve been sitting back and letting free agents like Russell Gage, Foye Oluokun and Josh Harris head elsewhere. They are waiting because they have been working up to pitching Deshaun Watson, have pitched Deshaun Watson, and have to now see what his decision is. Reports keep suggesting that decision is imminent, but there’s no concrete timetable.
When the waiting is over, the Falcons will be facing one of three possible scenarios.
Scenario A: Land Watson, trade Ryan
This is what the Falcons have been working toward, whether that’s the prudent course or not.