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We enter the third day of free agency, and most of the best players are off the market. There are still options for the Falcons, but it's anyone's guess how active they will be.
If the Falcons are going to look at free agent options at positions like free safety and defensive end, it would behoove them to either move now or wait for bargains much, much later in free agency, if not the NFL Draft. They've done their early work on the lines, but there's no sense in overpaying for what's left at this point.
Above, our Twitter stream to keep you up-to-date on any major signings.
Talk about the Falcons and free agency right here.
NFL Free Agency Schedule
March 8th - Clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents.
March 11th - The 2014 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time. All clubs must be under the 2014 Salary Cap. Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit Qualifying Offers to their Restricted Free Agents and Tenders to Exclusive Rights Free Agents.
May 2nd - Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets.
May 7th - Deadline for Prior Club to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents.
July 15th - At 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for any Club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multi-year contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with his Prior Club for the 2014 season.