The Atlanta Falcons kicked off the 2024 season with a 6-3 record but finished 8-9 due to a combination of poor quarterback play and an underachieving defense over the second half of the season. The team took an aggressive approach to upgrading the defense, drafting two edge rushers in the first round.
With Grady Jarrett in Chicago, the team will have to rely on other veteran players to fill the leadership void in 2025. One player who rarely gets the respect he deserves is linebacker Kaden Elliss. The former Saint has really taken off since signing with the Falcons in 2023.