Players under contract for 2026:
Drake London
Darnell Mooney
KhaDarel Hodge
Casey Washington
Deven Thompkins
Dylan Drummond
2026 Free agents:
David Sills V
Malik Heath
Biggest question facing the position group in 2026
Do the Falcons prioritize adding a third starting-caliber wide receiver this offseason?
In 2024, the Falcons operated out of 11 personnel — a formation with one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers — on 86.2% of their offensive plays, the highest rate in the league, according to Next Gen Stats. That made sense, given that first-year offensive coordinator Zac Robinson came from the Los Angeles Rams, which had the highest usage rate of 11 personnel from 2021-23.
In 2025, however, the Falcons used 11 personnel at the seventh-lowest rate in the league. Instead, the Falcons ranked second in use of 12 personnel, which deploys one running back and two tight ends. That might help explain the success Kyle Pitts had in 2025, but he’s currently set to become a free agent. Atlanta could look to add a third proven starter to its receiver room, which would allow the Falcons to diversify their personnel groups a bit more.
Who the Falcons hire as head coach and whether or not Robinson remains in place as offensive coordinator are important factors for this position. If Atlanta wants to continue operating as a run-first team that prioritizes multiple tight ends, there may not be a large amount of urgency to build out its receiver room. However, if a change in approach is desired, another weapon on the perimeter would go a long way.