Atlanta Falcons Free Agency Tracker 2025 - Feleipe Franks Returns

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The contact period for NFL free agency opened Monday, March 10th. We have all of the latest news and notes regarding the Atlanta Falcons including tables underneath todays news to keep track. News from previous days is underneath the tables.
3/19 8:00 p.m.
The Falcons are bringing back tight end Feleipe Franks. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agency quarterback by Arthur Smith and the Falcons in 2021. He moved to tight end and played mostly on special teams. He spent 2024 with the Carolina Panthers and was a core special teams player.
3/19 11:30 a.m.
According to a report from Tom Pelissero, the Falcons are signing a safety. Former LA Rams and Panthers defensive back Jordan Fuller played with head coach Raheem Morris in LA. Fuller started all-17 games for Morris in 2023 and had 94 tackles and three interceptions that season. He was with the Panthers in 2024 and played just nine games.
3/18 8:00 p.m.
Former starting linebacker Nate Landman signed a one-year deal with the LA Rams. Landman was a restricted free agent who the Falcons decided not to tender a qualifying off to, making him an unrestricted free agent.
New Atlanta Falcons
Name | POS | AGE | Old Team | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Edge | 32.5 | 49ers | 1 YR, $10M | |
DL | 30.5 | Chargers | 2 YR, $8.5M | |
LB | 26.6 | Raiders | ||
CB/ST | 29.7 | Browns | 2 YR, $4M | |
CB/ST | 26.3 | Chiefs | Undisclosed | |
S | 27.0 | Panthers | Undisclosed | |
TE | 27.2 | Panthers | Undisclosed |
2025 Atlanta Falcons Free Agents
Name | POS | AGE | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Dee Alford | S | 27.3 | Unsigned |
Robert Burns | FB | 26.4 | Unsigned |
Lorenzo Carter | Edge | 29.2 | Unsigned |
Drew Dalman | OC | 26.3 | |
Ross Dwelley | TE | 30.1 | Unsigned |
Eddie Goldman | DT | 31.2 | |
Ta'Quon Graham | DL | 26.2 | |
Richie Grant | S | 27.3 | |
Antonio Hamilton | CB | 32.1 | Unsigned |
Demone Harris | DL | 29.2 | Unsigned |
Khadarel Hodge | WR | 30.2 | |
Kyle Hinton | OL | 27.0 | |
Mike Hughes | CB | 28.0 | |
Grady Jarrett | DT | 31.8 | |
Matt Judon | Edge | 32.5 | Unsigned |
Kevin King | CB | 29.8 | Unsigned |
Nate Landman | LB | 26.2 | |
Rondale Moore | WR | 24.8 | Unsigned |
Storm Norton | OT | 30.8 | |
Brandon Parker | OT | 29.3 | Unsigned |
Justin Simmons | S | 31.2 | Unsigned |
James Smith-Williams | DL | 27.6 | Unsigned |
Kentavius Street | DT | 28.8 | Unsigned |
Elijah Wilkinson | OG | 30.1 | |
Avery Williams | PR/KR | 26.7 | |
Josh Woods | LB | 28.7 | |
Micah Abernathy | S | 28.1 | |
Harrison Hand | CB | 26.2 | |
Ryan Neuzil | OC | 27.6 |
3/14 5:00 p.m.
Atlanta has signed defensive end Morgan Fox according to multiple reports. Fox is listed at 6'4 and 270 pounds and is an eight-year veteran in the NFL. The 30-year-old broke into the league with the LA Rams and has spent the last-two seasons with the LA Chargers. His best season came in 2022 when he had 38 tackles and 6.5 sacks. He has inside-outside versatility across the defensive line.
3/14 3:50 p.m.
The Falcons announced they signed former Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Keith Taylor. Taylor was originally a fifth-round pick of the Panthers in 2021. He played 17 games in each of the two seasons he was a Panther and played 11 games for the Chiefs last season, mostly on special teams.
3/14 2:30 p.m.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Falcons' return specialist Avery Williams
The Eagles are signing KR/PR Avery Williams to a one-year deal, per source.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 14, 2025
3/13 5:00 p.m.
Atlanta announced they had re-signed reserve offensive tackle Storm Norton. Norton has filled in admirably for Kaleb McGary at right tackle when he's been called upon.
3/13 7:30 a.m.
Atlanta announced Wednesday night they had re-signed three of their own free agents, offensive linemen Eli Wilkinson and Kyle Hinton as well as linebacker Josh Woods.
Wilkinson started nine games for the Falcons at left guard in 2022 before the Falcons drafted Matthew Bergeron. He saw action in two games last year as a reserve. Hinton has been with the Falcons the last-two seasons and has played in 33 games, mostly on special teams.
Woods is a six-year veteran who joined the Falcons in the middle of last season. He played in five games and had a tackle. His best season was 2023 with 63 tackles for the Arizona Cardinals. He's been on several teams including Chicago and Detroit to go along with the Falcons and Cardinals.
3/12 4:20 p.m.
The Falcons were able to re-sign Pro Bowler KhaDarel Hodge. Hodge made big play after big play despite his limited role for the Falcons in 2024. They were able to get him to return for a reported two-year deal worth $6 million.
3:50 p.m.
Moments after the news broke that Eddie Goldman was joining the Commanders, it was reported that defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham would be returning on a one year deal. Graham had a breakout second season after being taken in the fifth round of the 2021 draft, but a season-ending injury in 2022 slowed his progress. His season was cut short last year with a torn pectoral as well.
3:45 p.m.
Free Agent defensive tackle Eddie Goldman is leaving the Falcons for a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders. Goldman retired twice after joining the Falcons from the Chicago Bears in 2022. He sat out that season as well as 2023 before playing for Raheem Morris last year. He started 10 games and played in all 17 last season, racking up 16 tackles and a sack.
11:40 a.m.
Atlanta is bringing back special teams ace Mike Ford on a two-year deal according to Adam Schefter. Ford was with the Falcons in 2022, played in all 17 games and started two at cornerback. He has spent the last-two seasons in Cleveland. Financial terms beyond the two-year, $4 million numbers haven't been reported to know how much of that money is guaranteed.
3/12 8:30 a.m.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell considers former Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett one of the big winners in free agency. Jarrett turns 32 next month and is coming off of a pair of sub-par (by his standards) seasons influenced by injury.
3/11 4:45 p.m.
The Falcons are addressing their pass rush with former San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Leonard Floyd. Floyd was a standout for the Georgia Bulldogs and will likely replace another former UGA player Lorenzo Carter on the Falcons roster.
Floyd was released by the 49ers early on Tuesday and was quickly scooped up by the Falcons on a one-year, $10-million deal according to Ian Rapoport.
4:15 p.m.
The Falcons are bringing back cornerback Mike Hughes on a three-year, $18-million deal according to Atlanta Falcons on SI's Daniel Flick. Hughes was originally a first round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 and turned 28-years-old in February. He started 15 games for the Falcons last year and has played in 30 in Atlanta without recording an interception.
PFF graded him as the No. 27 cornerback in the NFL last season with a 71.9 overall grade.
11:00 a.m.
Daniel Jones is signing a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts according to multiple reports. Jones was with the Vikings last season, and there was talk of him returning and competing, but likely a backup to J.J. McCarthy. Jones probably likes his chances at starting over Anthony Richardon more.
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah liked the idea of Kirk Cousins reuniting with the Vikings, but only after the Falcons eventually waive the $90-million man. With no veteran backup behind McCarthy now, the Falcons will hope the Vikings will be willing to part with a Day 3 pick and possibly some cash to obtain Cousins.
9:34 a.m.
The 49ers are signing safety Richie Grant to a one-year deal. Grant was the second-round pick in Terry Fontenot's first class.
8:25 a.m.
The Falcons get their first free agent. Atlanta will sign former Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo according to Ian Rapoport. Terms of the deal are two years for $14 million with $8 million guaranteed. in essence, a one-year deal with a club option.
Deablo was originally a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and had 63 tackles and a sack last year for the Raiders.
8:00 a.m.
Former Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland is signing with the New York Giants. A three-year, $45.3 million deal worth up to $46.8 million, including $30.3 million guaranteed according to Adam Schefter.
3/11 7:20 a.m.
NFL.com calls Falcons QB Kirk Cousins one of the biggest losers on the first day of the contact period despite banking at least $90 million for 14 games of work.
7:30 p.m.
Longtime nemesis Sean Payton continues to haunt the Atlanta Falcons. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was a player who the Falcons were reportedly showing interest in. He signed with Payton's Denver Broncos on a three-year deal worth up to $35 million.
3:30 p.m.
After his release went public this morning, Grady Jarrett joins Drew Dalman in signing with the Chicago Bears. The deal is three-years, $43.5 million with $28.5-million guaranteed according to Adam Schefter. Reading between the lines on this one, it seems the Falcons wanted to re-work Jarrett's contract, and he preferred to be released than accept the terms the Falcons were offering.
Pure speculation on my part, but the turnaround on that deal from the Bears indicates his agent had an offer in hand prior to the news breaking today. No, not tampering, because teams can float numbers to agents any time, but a framework of a deal ready to go.
3:11 p.m.
The Denver Broncos joined the safety fray, signing former 49ers standout Talanoa Hufanga to three years, $45 million ($20 guaranteed).
2:45 p.m.
Several safeties have come off the board in the last few minutes. The Falcons have an opening next to Jessie Bates headed in 2025. Tre'Von Moehrig goes from the Raiders to the Panthers for three years, $51 million. The Jaguars signed former Texans safety Eric Murray to three years, $22.5 million, and the Colts are signing former Vikings safety Cam Bynum to a massive four-year $60-million contract.
2:26 p.m.
The door closed on a possible Kirk Cousins trade partner. Sam Darnold has signed with the Seattle Seahawks. New Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak was Cousins's quarterback coach and offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings. Darnold is 27-years old and gets three years, $100.5 million with $55 million guaranteed, in essence making it a one-year deal with two club options.
2:00 p.m.
The Detroit Lions are signing former New York Jets cornerback DJ Reed. The Falcons were a logical choice for Reed with his connection to Falcons' defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and not having a starter opposite A.J. Terrell.
12:20 p.m.
The Falcons will have a new center in 2025. Drew Dalman is heading to the Chicago Bears on a 3-year, $42-million ($28-million guaranteed) contract.
12:05 p.m.
Possible Falcons target Haason Reddick is going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for $14 million according to Adam Schefter. Reddick was in that second-tier of players that might have been within the Falcons price range. Instead, they'll face him twice next year with the Bucs.
11:30 a.m.
It was always a longshot, but edge rusher Khalil Mack is off the market. He signed a one-year deal with the LA Chargers before the contact period open.
11:00 a.m.
Falcons one of several teams in the mix for 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
10:30 a.m.
The Falcons sent shockwaves through Atlanta and the NFL with the release of team-legend Grady Jarrett. Atlanta could save up to $16-million with his release, and they were 30th in available space heading into the contact period.
READ MORE: Falcons Release Grady Jarrett
3/9 9:00 p.m.
Falcons extend offensive tackle Jake Matthews to become salary cap compliant. Matthews will get $38-million guaranteed over the course of the next-two seasons, tying him to the Falcons through 2027.
3/9 8:00 p.m.
Atlanta never got the chance to sign New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood. The Falcons were considered to have significant interest in reuniting Sherwood with defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, but he never made it to free agency.
3/9 6:00 p.m.
The Chicago Bears are considered a possible favorite for Falcons free agent center Drew Dalman according to a report from Jordan Schultz.

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