Atlanta Falcons Still Have Two Major Roster Questions Before 2026 Season

Atlanta Falcons Still Have Two Major Roster Questions Before 2026 Season focuses on unresolved needs for the Falcons heading into 2026. The team has worked in the offseason, including roster additions and NFL Draft selections, but the article notes Atlanta has missed the playoffs every year since 2017. It cites CBS Sports’ assessment that the biggest priorities in the NFC include issues at both the defensive line and wide receiver. For the defensive front, it points to a trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars in April that brought defensive tackle Maason Smith after the Falcons flipped Ruke Orhorhoro. Smith is described as a major variable for whether the unit can dominate, while edge-rusher James Pearce Jr.’s situation is labeled a “wild card.” On offense, even with a contract extension for Drake London, the article raises concerns about limited proven production beyond him. It mentions veterans Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus and a third-round rookie, Zachariah Branch, with readiness for early impact questioned.