Falcons Defense in Crisis | Atlanta Falcons News

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham’s early moves look smart on paper—building depth and locking up key offensive stars—but a costly free agency blunder has backfired big: letting veteran linebacker Kaden Elliss walk away left them defenseless when star rookie Jalon Walker tore his ACL. Now, with Elliss thriving for the Saints on a lucrative deal, Atlanta must rely on unproven sixth-round rookie Harold Perkins Jr. to fill the void—despite his shaky final college seasons. The Falcons’ defensive coordinator may have the pedigree to develop hybrid linebackers, but without Elliss and Walker, this season’s defense is facing an uphill battle to match last year’s momentum. 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/9d3a2dc1fb81b573