March 22, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET

The Atlanta Falcons have successfully filled out the bottom half of their roster with low-risk, high-upside additions over the first two weeks of NFL free agency. On Friday, the Falcons made another move by acquiring safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brown, a former third-round pick, gives the team another quality depth piece with the ability to start if necessary. This has been a consistent theme of Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham’s first offseason. The team has signed several quality veterans with starting experience, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and edge Samson Ebukam.

Since the team has added over a dozen players, it’s time for an updated roster breakdown. Check out each Falcons position group following Friday’s trade with the Eagles below (additions/re-signings in bold).

Quarterback (2)Michael Penix Jr. (9)Tua TagovailoaExpert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.

Tagovailoa replaces Kirk Cousins in Atlanta’s quarterback room this season. The former No. 5 pick was released by the Dolphins two years into a four-year, $212 million extension he signed in 2024. Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons for the league minimum and is expected to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting QB job in 2026.

Running Back (3)Bijan Robinson (7)Carlos Washington Jr. (23)Nathan Carter (25)

Former Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.2 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The team has yet to add any free-agent running backs, but they have two former undrafted free agents with decent upside in Nathan Carter and Carlos Washington Jr. We’ll see if the team adds anyone over next few weeks in free agency or in the 2026 NFL Draft next month.

Wide Receiver (7)Drake London (5)Chris Blair (19)Dylan Drummond (81)Casey Washington (82)Deven Thompkins (83)Jahan DotsonOlamide Zaccheaus

The Falcons said goodbye to Darnell Mooney and KhaDarel Hodge at the start of NFL free agency, freeing up roughly $10 million cap space. The team used that money to sign former first-round pick Jahan Dotson to a two-year, $15 million contract. Atlanta also brought back Olamide Zaccheaus, who began his career with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent.

Tight End (4)Kyle Pitts (8)Charlie Woerner (89)Joshua Simon (47)Austin Hooper

The Falcons used the franchise tag on Kyle Pitts, keeping the former top-five pick in Atlanta for at least one more season. Joining Pitts is former Falcons third-round pick Austin Hooper. Plus, veteran Charlie Woerner returns for another year. Hooper can provide some depth to what should be a solid tight end room in Atlanta this season.

Offensive Linemen (11)Jake Matthews (70)Matthew Bergeron (65)Ryan Neuzil (64)Chris Lindstrom (63)Kaleb McGary (76)Andrew Steuber (62)Kyle Hinton (68)Jack Nelson (69)Michael Jerrell (72)Storm Norton (77)Corey Levin

Atlanta let Jovaughn Gwyn and Elijah Wilkinson walk in free agency. While Gwyn was a backup, Wilkinson started all 17 games for the Falcons last season in place of injured right tackle Kaleb McGary. Wilkinson signed with the Arizona Cardinals. The Falcons signed veteran Corey Levin. The former Titans offensive lineman can provide depth at center and guard this season.

Defensive Linemen (8)Brandon Dorlus (53)Ruke Orhorhoro (98)Zach Harrison (96)Elijah Garcia (91)Ben Stille (95)LaCale London (94): Re-signedDa’Shawn HandChris Williams

The Falcons lost veteran David Onyemata, who signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets in free agency, and signed former Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand as a replacement. Hand started 13 games last year. Plus, the team signed former Bears defensive tackle Chris Williams for depth. LaCale London also returns after posting a career-high five-sacks last season. Meanwhile, Kentavius Street departed for Chicago.

Linebackers (6)Divine Deablo (0)JD Bertrand (40)Malik Verdon (43)Troy Andersen (44): Adjusted contractChristian HarrisChanning Tindall

The big loss here is Kaden Elliss. The veteran linebacker signed a three-year $33 million contract with the rival New Orleans Saints. The Falcons added former Georgia Bulldog Channing Tindall and former Texans linebacker Christian Harris. It’s going to take more than one player to replace Elliss, which appears to be the team’s approach situation in free agency. Divine Deablo returns following a tremendous first season in Atlanta, and Troy Andersen is back on a revised contract. Andersen’s versatility could give him an inside track to the starting job.

EDGE (6)Jalon Walker (11)James Pearce Jr. (27)Balen Trice (48)Azeez OjulariSamson EbukamCameron Thomas

The Falcons have added three players to their edge group thus far, signing veterans Azeez Ojulari, Samson Ebukam and Cameron Thomas. These three will help replace Arnold Ebiketie, Leonard Floyd and potentially James Pearce Jr., if he has to miss time this season. On paper, this looks like one of the better edge groups in the NFL.

Cornerbacks (10)A.J. Terrell (24)Mike Hughes (21)Billy Bowman Jr. (33)Cobee Bryant (37)Clark Phillips III (22)C.J. Henderson (39)Mike Ford Jr. (28)A.J. Woods (30)Natrone Brooks (35): Contract extendedDarnay Holmes

The Falcons are adding veteran Darnay Holmes to their cornerback room. The former Raider has experience in the slot and can provide some depth behind Billy Bowman Jr. Starters A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes will both return in 2026. However, Dee Alford landed a three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. Cobee Bryant and Clark Phillips III could be in for a bigger roles.

Safeties (6)Jessie Bates III (3)Xavier Wats (31)DeMarcco Hellams (23)Jammie Robinson (34)Tysheem Johnson (41)Sydney Brown

The Falcons traded for former Eagles safety Sydney Brown, who will provide depth to one of the deepest position groups on the team. Starters Jessie Bates III and Xavier Watts will be back in 2026. The play-making duo combined for eight interceptions last season. Former seventh-round pick DeMarcco Hellams is also set to return for his fourth season.

Special Teams (4)LS: Liam McCullough (49)P: Gil Trenton (32)K: Nick FolkP: Jake Bailey

The Falcons signed kicker Nick Folk and punter Jake Bailey in free agency as replacements for Zane Gonzalez and Bradley Pinion. Atlanta’s former special teams duo rejoined forces in Miami. Folk is one of the most accurate and experienced kickers in the NFL.