In the two years since hiring general manager Terry Fontenot, the Atlanta Falcons have gone from salary cap hell to having the second-most projected cap space in the NFL.
If the team releases quarterback Marcus Mariota, Atlanta would have nearly $70 million to spend this offseason. While we don’t expect the team to go on a spending frenzy, there’s room to add a few quality players without completely breaking the bank.
Here’s an early projection of what Atlanta’s starting offense could look like after adding a few free agents this offseason.
QB Desmond Ridder
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RB Tyler Allgeier
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RB Cordarrelle Patterson
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WR Drake London
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WR Jakobi Meyers (Free Agent)
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WR Damiere Byrd (Free Agent)
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TE Kyle Pitts
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TE: MyCole Pruitt (Free Agent)
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LT Jake Matthews
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LG Elijah Wilkinson (Free Agent)
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C Connor McGovern (Free Agent)
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RG Chris Lindstrom
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