Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 12:18 p.m. ET

Now that the Super Bowl is behind us and each of the head coaching vacancies have been filled, NFL teams are preparing for the start of free agency in March. That includes the Atlanta Falcons, who have a few key areas to address during the offseason.

Tight end Kyle Pitts is set to enter free agency and the Falcons have nobody on the roster capable of replacing the former top-five pick’s production. Aside from Pitts, the team must figure out what to do at the edge rusher position.

Just a few weeks ago, Atlanta appeared to be set at the edge position for years to come. However, James Pearce Jr.’s recent arrest has changed things. Whether or not Pearce beats his five felony charges, he’s likely to miss time next season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

With that in mind, the Falcons need to find someone to replace Pearce in 2026, and they may not have to look very far. Former second-round pick Arnold Ebiketie is set to become a free agent and one analyst believes he could be an affordable replacement for Pearce.

NFL.com’s Kevin Patra listed eight players who are likely to be overvalued or undervalued in free agency. Ebiketie was ranked as one of the most undervalued free agents.

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“Although the former second-round pick has generated just 16.5 career sacks over four campaigns, he possesses explosiveness off the edge that could thrive under new leadership in Atlanta or in new surroundings,” Patra wrote. “Despite seeing a career-low 370 snaps in 2025, his 16.4% pressure rate was the best of his career, per Next Gen Stats. In a league always in need of pass-rush help, Ebiketie could be a steal on a short-term prove-it deal.”

The Falcons are lucky to have Ebiketie around since he knows the system and is unlikely to break the bank. The former Penn State standout was considered a breakout candidate in recent seasons, but he never took that next step.

Perhaps in a larger role, Ebiketie could thrive next season in Atlanta. NFL free agency officially opens on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.