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James Smith-Williams is a former seventh-round draft pick who had spent all four years of his NFL career so far with the Commanders.

Kevin King played for the Packers from 2017-21 but sat out 2022-23 due to personal reasons and then an injury. 

The cornerback joins the Falcons with eight NFL seasons under his belt. 

Eddie Goldman brings six years of playing experience back to Atlanta. 

Ikenna Enechukwu was an undrafted free agent who spent 2023 on injured reserve.

Shaffer spent the last two seasons on Atlanta's practice squad after the Falcons drafted the offensive lineman in 2022. 

Street joined the Falcons in October 2023, via a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. 

The 2018 sixth-round draft pick is set to embark on his seventh season in the NFL.

The former fifth-round draft pick had 31 receptions for 414 yards and a touchdown in 2023.

The wide-open NFC South remains tight as we move toward the last game of the regular season. 

Taylor Heinicke got the Falcons offense going in an impressive victory over the Indianapolis Colts. 

The AFC playoffs should be super competitive, with several upper-tier teams capable of winning it all. 

Chiefs, Lions tumble a bit after upset losses; Joe Flacco and Jake Browning keep Browns, Bengals afloat. 

Atlanta leads the NFC South by a game after beating New York Jets.

Ravens, Cowboys and Jaguars show well in previous week of games. 

Chiefs and Eagles stay put after their dramatic Monday night battle.

Jaguars, Bengals fall out of elite class (temporarily, at least) after difficult defeats. 

Atlanta drops into the lower half of the league after its second straight loss. 

Falcons still atop the NFC South, but Saints and Bucs close in the division.

Atlanta is the top NFC South team in the division and these rankings, moving on up after big win in Tampa. 

The NFC South remains tightly packed after all four teams lose in Week 6, setting up a big game Sunday between the Falcons and Bucs. 

Desmond Ridder's performance and the Falcons defense inspires confidence that Atlanta can compete over the long haul.

Eagles and Chiefs remain impressive and rank among NFL's upper tier. 

Lots of shuffling after lots of wacky results in Week 3 action.

Star quarterbacks Justin Herbert, Kirk Cousins and Joe Burrow leading 0-2 teams off to a slow start.

NFC South goes 3-1 in first week of NFL action.

Let's see how the league shakes out after the 2023 NFL season concludes

Falcons drop another spot after loss to Ravens

Falcons drop some after losing to rival Saints

Fourth-round NFL Draft pick has started the last four games on the outside, opposite A.J. Terrell.

Arthur Smith says the Falcons will monitor Heinicke's progress throughout the week. 

Bates has had a career year with the Falcons in 2023, but how does he stack up to other premier safeties in the NFL? 

From first-rounder Bijan Robinson to seventh-rounder DeMarcco Hellams, the Falcons 2023 rookies have made an impact. 

The Falcons have given up a go-ahead, game-winning drive in their last three losses; it's what they feel is keeping them from being elite.

The USC product is finding his voice as a leader, footing as a productive NFL receiver.

Atlanta ruled four players out, designated five others questionable ahead of major NFC South clash with Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers back in Week 7 thanks to a game-winning field goal from kicker Younghoe Koo.

Chris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary, Drew Dalman, Matthew Bergeron and Jake Matthews didn't allow a sack and helped produce a season-high 228 rushing yards in a key Week 12 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

The Falcons had a season-high 228 yards rushing in their Week 12 win over the Saints.

These three members of the Falcons defense will face their old team on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 

The No. 8 overall pick has averaged 4.9 yards over 125 carries through his first 10 NFL games. 

Ridder started the first eight games of the season, and now he regains the starting position in Week 12. 

The Falcons are 14-of-28 in their trips to the red zone in 2023. What is there to learn in those 28 trips? 

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo has put up 92 of Atlanta's 166 points this season.

Falcons acquired Kentavius Street in trade from Philadelphia, signed Travis Bell off Chicago's practice squad

QB Taylor Heinicke, OC Dave Ragone praised Desmond Ridder's contributions to practice, game prep.

Cornerback Jeff Okudah has played just five games for the Falcons but has already made a big impact.

Atlanta doubled its season total with five sacks against Washington in Week 6. 

The Falcons haven't won a game on the road since Week 3 of the 2022 season. 

As the Falcons (3-3) come off their first home loss of the season, Arthur Smith underscored Ridder's accountability and progress. 

The Falcons defense is ranked fifth in the NFL with a 32.8% third-down conversion rate. 

When Kaleb McGary suffered a knee injury in the Falcons win vs. the Texans, Atlanta's offensive tackle depth was tested. Storm Norton didn't miss a beat. 

A 2022 opportunity set Elliss up for good fortune in the year after. How will Landman take hold of the opportunity in front of him now?

Nate Landman, Tre Flowers stepping up and stepping in for Atlanta early in 2023. 

James Smith-Williams is a former seventh-round draft pick who had spent all four years of his NFL career so far with the Commanders.

Kevin King played for the Packers from 2017-21 but sat out 2022-23 due to personal reasons and then an injury. 

The cornerback joins the Falcons with eight NFL seasons under his belt. 

Eddie Goldman brings six years of playing experience back to Atlanta. 

There are 11 free agents available who were on the Falcons roster last season. Five came from the defense.

There are 11 free agents available who were on the Falcons roster last season. Six came from the offense.