Falcons' New Pass Rush Experiment | Atlanta Falcons News

The Atlanta Falcons’ pass rush is reinvented this season, trading speed for size and veteran grit after losing key players like Jalon Walker and James Pearce. GM Ian Cunningham’s rebuild features a mix of comebackers like Samson Ebukam and Azeez Ojulari, plus a surprise signing: 33-year-old Pro Bowler ZaDarius Smith—retired and now back to prove he still has it. With Pearce suspended for the first eight games, the new front seven is built for run-stopping dominance and a different kind of pressure. The debut against Pittsburgh could be a turning point—or just another chapter in a volatile offseason experiment. 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/ebe0351aee4476fd