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If the Falcons want a top-flight pass rusher, they may have to get one in the draft, because the free agents option are dwindling with alarming quickness.
If and when DL Malik Jackson does sign with Jacksonville, deal expected to come in at about $15 million per season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
Rarely does common sense and NFL free agency work hand-in-hand. Did so in Giants re-signing Jason Pierre-Paul to 1 year deal.
— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) March 8, 2016
Mario Williams reportedly wants $10M per yr. I'm told If/when he finalizes deal with Dolphins, it'll be more along lines of $7.5-$8M per.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 8, 2016
The money flying around is pretty eye-popping, as you'd expect in a year where everyone has cap space, and the Falcons will be out of worthwhile options pretty quickly. With Tamba Hali re-upping in Kansas City, the Falcons are looking at Olivier Vernon, Cameron Wake, Bruce Irvin, Robert Ayers, and a bunch of situational options. The Falcons may well elect to look in the draft for a bookend to Vic Beasley, especially if they're intent on sinking dollars into safety, center, and wide receiver.
If not, they'll have to get moving.