The Atlanta Falcons' defense is surging, and it's doing so behind the momentum of a resurgent pass rush. Atlanta has 13 sacks over the past three games, which is second in the NFL, trailing the Dallas Cowboys by one.
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake knew two things: His unit's pass rush needed to be better, but outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone wasn't a viable solution at the moment.
The Atlanta Falcons have an NFL-low six sacks, forcing head coach Raheem Morris and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake to cast a wide search for answers.
When the Atlanta Falcons' special teams unit took the field for the first time this preseason against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 9 at Hard Rock Stadium, it was third-year outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone's latest in a bevy of opportunities to prove himself.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
When the Atlanta Falcons drafted outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone in the third round in 2022, they did so with hopes he'd ascend into a standout pass rusher.
The Falcons are preparing for their second preseason game against the Ravens, and there are still plenty of position battles to work themselves out, specifically on the defensive side of the ball.
With the Falcons done with joint practices in Miami against the Dolphins, Atlanta released their first depth chart ahead of their first preseason contest on Friday.