Falcons Add Zacch Pickens, Release Carlos Allen | Sports News

The Falcons are locking in their defensive line with the addition of massive, experienced Zacch Pickens, who brings NFL pedigree and a physical presence to plug up the middle—after cutting local standout Carlos Allen. Pickens, a former third-round pick with stops at Chicago, Kansas City, and New York, joins the practice squad as the lone DT, alongside Zach Harrison. Allen, an undrafted Houston product who spent time with Atlanta’s offseason program, now heads into free agency. The move signals Atlanta’s focus on impactful, proven players as they fine-tune their roster before kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f88fa153811ffe83