The Atlanta Falcons are hoping that the 2024 season will turn around their direction of their franchise for years to come. Not only do they have Kirk Cousins under center for the foreseeable future, but they will have Michael Penix Jr. developing into their next (hopeful) franchise quarterback.
Today, however, there was a significant announcement elsewhere on the team that had fans excited.
The Atlanta Falcons Make Big Addition On Defense (Report)
Our very own Vincent Pensabene covered the news earlier today that the Falcons are signing veteran Safety Justin Simmons:
If this is true, it would be a massive addition to the secondary for the Atlanta Falcons as Justin Simmons would be joining a secondary that includes free safety Jessie Bates III and cornerback A.J. Terrell.
Justin Simmons was a second-team All-Pro safety for four of the last five seasons and finished last year with 70 total tackles, one sack, a pair of forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three interceptions and eight pass deflections with the Denver Broncos in 2023 before being released.
The Atlanta Falcons are bolstering their roster and attempting to be a Super Bowl contender with their young offensive players and a veteran defensive unit.
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to be a better team but are not currently viewed as Super Bowl contenders, according to the betting odds. When diving into DraftKings Sportsbook, the Falcons are 14th in the odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy (+3000).
With the addition of Justin Simmons with the trade for Matthew Judon while signing quarterback Kirk Cousins during the offseason, they significantly improved with veterans on this roster. General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris are attempting to take advantage of this window before having to pay tight end Kyle Pitts, running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London.
When Falcons fan saw their defense is getting major reinforcements, they were excited to say the least:
Oh me us in da Super Bowl https://t.co/BDpm9av0VQ
— 236 Scoot (@236scoot) August 15, 2024
Getting this man is huge. Our offense was a problem with who we had running the play calling and a QB who couldn’t compete against high school kids. Penix or Kirko is going to be amazing to watch. https://t.co/IdXJ7ngjZg
— Adam (@Mayvis11) August 15, 2024
Damn Falcons making moves https://t.co/Ourqx1JIiU
— Buttuh (@Buttuh) August 15, 2024
On paper the Falcons should absolutely roll through the NFC South.
Adding Judon and Simmons to that defense feels like an absolute win now move. https://t.co/wA7HzEJBDn
— Anthony Juras (@2fatguysff) August 15, 2024
Yeah just lock up the NFC South now. https://t.co/2JdIzOGXaP
— Luke Gray (@LukeGray1997) August 15, 2024
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