#atlanta-falcons

#atlanta-falcons

Darnell Mooney. Troy Andersen. Kaleb McGary. Storm Norton. Carlos Washington. Clark Phillips. These are all players who are currently hurt, and because of that, the Atlanta Falcons are in a position where they must make tough decisions as they shape their 53 man roster in the days following the final preseason game. For some players, the decisions are relatively easy. Norton will have to go on short-term injured reserve, more than likely, given that he's out for six-to-eight weeks.

The Ringer's Sheil Kapadia ranked all 32 NFL defenses heading into the 2025 season, and there's no love lost for the Atlanta Falcons' ragtag bunch of young talent. Kapadia slotted the upstart Falcons defense 29th, citing how relying on two rookie pass-rushers and a handful of promising secondary pieces may not be enough to drag this unit out of the basement it has occupied for the better part of the last decade.

"The kid wants to go out there and I won't let him... He is wearing me out trying to get out there at practice." - Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney)

We're trying to develop a culture, a style of play for sure, and part of that is the violence with which we play and aggression, the urgency and all that. Today, at times, it went a little too far and we've got to learn how to manage that.

Chark offers size, speed, and a proven history as a starter, making him an intriguing fit for the Falcons' passing game.

The Atlanta Falcons struggled at linebacker last season, but a big new addition in Divine Deablo along with Troy Andersen returning from injury could bring a much-needed boost to the position.