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Falcons free agency 2023 coverage

The most pivotal free agency period in at least seven years begins soon enough.

Contributors: Falcoholic Staff

Free agency in the National Football League does not officially begin until March 15 at 4 p.m., but the groundwork leading up to began months ago. The Atlanta Falcons, flush with cap space for the first time in recent memory, are likely champing at the bit to start throwing some cash around and improving this football team.

We will see rumors of players the team is linked to well before March, and we’ll certainly see some internal re-signings in between now and then. To help you keep track of everything, we’re firing up this free agency roundup that will have a running list of signings, lost free agents, and individual stories for major moves and rumors.

Falcons 2023 free agents

Unrestricted free agents

FB Keith Smith

WR Olamide Zaccheaus

WR KhaDarel Hodge

WR Damiere Byrd

TE MyCole Pruitt

TE Anthony Firkser

RT Kaleb McGary

LG Elijah Wilkinson

OL Chuma Edoga

OL Germain Ifedi

OL Colby Gossett

DL Matt Dickerson

DL Vincent Taylor

DL Jaleel Johnson

ILB Rashaan Evans

ILB Nick Kwiatkoski

OLB Lorenzo Carter

CB Isaiah Oliver

CB Mike Ford

CB Rashad Fenton

P Bradley Pinion

LS Beau Brinkley

Restricted free agents

DL Abdullah Anderson

Exclusive rights free agents

TE Parker Hesse (re-signed)

LS Liam McCullough (re-signed)

Falcons free agent signings

TE Parker Hesse

LS Liam McCullough

We’ll round up all of our Falcons free agency coverage here, from in-house re-signings to splash acquisitions, and you’ll find all our coverage lined up below the body of this article. Be sure to bookmark it so you can return to it often in the months to come.

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May 8
Falcons sign CB Tre Flowers to one-year deal

By Adnan Ikic@SayWhichWay
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Flowers is a five-year veteran who can play either cornerback or safety.

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April 17
Falcons sign OL Ethan Greenidge

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta adds yet another former New Orleans Saints player to the roster.

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April 12
Falcons trade for Jeff Okudah and Live Mock Draft: The Falcoholic Live, Ep237

By Kevin Knight@FalcoholicKevin
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On tonight’s episode, host Kevin Knight delivers a big announcement on the future of the show, discusses the recent trade for Jeff Okudah, and brings you the first LIVE Falcons mock draft of the year. It all starts at 8 PM ET.

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April 11
Falcons re-sign WR KhaDarel Hodge to one-year deal

By Adnan Ikic@SayWhichWay
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After trading for CB Jeff Okudah on Tuesday morning, Atlanta is still not done making moves. The Falcons re-signed WR KhaDarel Hodge to one-year deal, bringing the special teams ace back for the 2023 season.

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April 3
Taking stock of the Falcons roster in early April

By Dave Choate
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Where are the strengths and weaknesses of this roster today, and how much more room do they have to add?

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March 31
Falcons sign OL Josh Miles

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta’s adding more depth for their tackle group.

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March 31
Falcons NFL Draft priorities with Trevor Sikkema

By Kevin Knight@FalcoholicKevin
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Host Kevin Knight is joined by Trevor Sikkema (PFF) for an in-depth discussion on the Falcons moves in free agency, the decision to move forward with Desmond Ridder at QB, and Atlanta’s biggest needs and potential targets at the top of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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March 31
The Falcons will be hoping their 2023 free agent class has the impact of 2016

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta turned a laughingstock into a a near-champion in 2016. The Falcons may not follow that course, but they’ll want free agent brilliance.

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March 30
The Falcons have radically transformed their defensive front

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta’s done with budget signings and plugging holes.

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March 29
Offseason roundtable: Dissecting the Falcons’ latest free agency decisions

By Allen Strk@allenstrk
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The Falcons stayed active and consistent in free agency after making multiple splash signings on the first day. There is plenty to consider after the front office made a plethora of moves.

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March 27
Falcons sign DE Joe Gaziano

By Dave Choate
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He’ll join the defensive line rotation after three years with the Chargers.

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March 27
What’s next for the Falcons as free agency settles?

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta is loathe to head into the draft with glaring needs, but they may not be quick to make moves.

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March 26
Recapping Falcons free agency through the initial spending frenzy

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta’s putting together a team.

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March 23
A stable offensive line points the Falcons in a positive direction

By AaronFreeman
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Atlanta’s ability to win in the trenches will be pivotal in 2023 and beyond.

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March 22
Falcons bring back tackle Germain Ifedi for 2023

By Dave Choate
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Ifedi will presumably back up Kaleb McGary and perhaps Chris Lindstrom again.

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March 22
How the Falcons have capitalized on their long-awaited opportunity to spend in free agency

By Allen Strk@allenstrk
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Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith were finally able to pursue the top free agents to rebuild the roster after two long years of financial restrictions.

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March 21
Falcons set to host DL Calais Campbell for free agent visit

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta has vowed to get better in the trenches, and for once, they seem to mean it.

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March 21
Are the Falcons bringing back any more of their own free agents?

By Dave Choate
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Olamide Zaccheaus and Rashaan Evans highlight the list of available players from the 2022 squad.

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March 20
Atlanta’s first wave of free agency is over, but they’re not done yet

By Dave Choate
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The Falcons lined up their splashes, but there’s still work to do.

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March 19
Falcons reportedly sign WR Mack Hollins

By Dave Choate
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Coming off a career year, Hollins will land in Atlanta with a chance at a major role.

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March 18
Falcons re-sign CB Cornell Armstrong

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta’s stocking cornerback depth.

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March 18
Falcons making it clear special teams excellence will be a priority again in 2023

By Dave Choate
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Three of Atlanta’s early signings and re-signings point to a team unwilling to take the third phase for granted.

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March 17
Taylor Heinicke focused on being ‘best backup’ possible for Desmond Ridder

By William McFadden
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The new Atlanta quarterback said he was close to re-joining Washington before the Falcons swooped in.

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March 17
Big flurry of Falcons free agent signings confirmed on Thursday

By Dave Choate
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Atlanta’s first wave has the potential to greatly improve the roster.

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March 17
The great Falcons 2023 free agency and legal tampering roundup

By Dave Choate
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Everything we’re hearing during free agency and legal tampering.

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