Where Every Departing Falcons Free Agent Ended Up, What It Means For Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons and the rest of the NFL have kicked off the early negotiation period with pending free agents. General manager Ian Cunningham and the rest of this new-look Falcons regime have been hard at work putting together the future players for the franchise.

But the Falcons will not only add players to the roster, but also lose several more. Several starters and key role players will depart Flowery Branch to find their new teams over the negotiation window ahead of the free agency period.

As the whirlwind of NFL free agency rolls through the news cycle over the next several days and weeks, Falcons On SI kept track of where every former player signed during this roster-building window.

Safety/Linebacker Ronnie Harrison

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

New Team – Miami Dolphins

Deal – tbd

What It Means For the Falcons – Ronnie Harrison was a midseason roster addition from the practice squad, and he ended up playing an important role for the Falcons. He flipped from safety to linebaker and stepped in for the injured Divine Deablo. After being waived over the summer, Harrison played in 10 games (four starts), finishing with 29 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and two passes defended. The Falcons have since replaced him with Channing Tindall and Christian Harris.

Defensive Lineman Sam Roberts

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Sam Roberts | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

New Team – New York Giants

Deal – tbd

What It Means For the Falcons – Sam Roberts was a solid depth piece for the Falcons that they scooped off the waivers midseason. He appeared in five games for Atlanta (one start), finishing with 18 tackles and a sack. A knee injury in Week 10 cut his season short. The Falcons placed him on injured reserve on November 14th.

Tight End Feleipe Franks

New Team – Carolina Panthers

Deal – tbd

What It Means For the Falcons – Franks was a man of many talents for the Falcons. He came to the league as a quarterback, but transitioned to the tight end position. He played the majority of his snaps on special teams, but he would also occasionally line up as a quarterback for trick plays or 'tush push' formations.

Punter Bradley Pinion

New Team – Miami Dolphins

Deal – tbd

What It Means For the Falcons – Pinion had an up and down 2025, but set the franchise record for punts landed inside the 20. The Falcons replaced the departing Pinion with former Dolphins punter Jake Bailey on a three-year deal.

Wide Receiver Darnell Mooney

New Team – New York Giants

Deal – One-year, worth up to $10 million

What It Means For the Falcons – Fueled by injuries, Mooney had a disappointing 2025. He struggled to stay on the field and struggled with his production. He caught just 32 passes for 443 yards, and the Falcons cut him before free agency started. Jahan Dotson will replace Mooney in Atlanta.

Edge Rusher Arnold Ebiketie

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

New Team – Philadelphia Eagles

Deal – One-year, $7.3 million ($4.3 million guaranteed)

What It Means For the Falcons – The Falcons have been active in adding some rotational edge rushers to replace players like Ebiketie. The former second-round pick never quite lived up to his lofty billing, but did show progress and potential in spurts. The Eagles and Falcons effectively swap pass rushers, with Ebikitie heading north and Azeez Ojulari heading to Flowery Branch.

Offensive Lineman Jovaughn Gwyn

New Team – Baltimore Ravens

Deal – One-year deal

What It Means For the Falcons – Barring any last-second failed physicals, Gwyn will be following his offensive line coach, Dwayne Ledford, from Atlanta to Baltimore. The interior offensive lineman was primarily a special teams contributor for the Falcons over his three years in Atlanta.

Offensive Lineman Elijah Wilkinson

New Team – Arizona Cardinals

Deal – TBD

What It Means For the Falcons – Wilkinson was thrust into a starting role in 2025 due to a pair of injuries to Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton at the tail-end of training camp. The Falcons were left scrambling, and it could have nearly derailed the season. However, the versatile lineman moved from guard, stepped in at right tackle, and started all 17 games. After the season he had, he was bound to receive some interest elsewhere, and he has landed with his former team in Arizona.

Linebacker Kaden Elliss

New Team – New Orleans Saints

Deal – Three-year, $33 million ($23 million guaranteed)

What It Means For the Falcons – Losing Kaden Elliss is a tough blow for the Falcons. The linebacker has been a linchpin for this defense since joining the franchise in 2023. The team captain led the team in tackles (107) from the inside linebacker spot, also tallying 3.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, one interception, and six passes defended. His versatility was a big weapon for Jeff Ulbrich, and it will be tough for the Falcons to replicate.

Defensive Lineman Kentavius Street

New Team – Chicago Bears

Deal – TBD

What It Means For the Falcons – Kentavius Street has been a strong depth player for the Falcons since 2023. He has appeared in 25 games (five starts), where he has made 50 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 4.0 sacks. Street, a former fourth-round pick, has been a productive role player over his NFL career.

Running Back Tyler Allgeier

New Team – Arizona Cardinals

Deal – Two-year, $12.25 million ($10 million guaranteed)

What It Means For the Falcons – Tyler Allgeier has been a go-to option for the Falcons as a short-yardage back, but his contributions did not stop there. Looking back at his numbers over the last three years, he has piled on 1,841 yards, 15 touchdowns (4.0 yards per carry), and no fumbles. Allgeier is also a capable receiver, catching 45 passes for 377 yards and a touchdown.

After years of being relegated to a backup position in Atlanta, he will compete with Conner and Trey Benson after their injury issues last season. For the Falcons, Allgeier will be difficult to replace. Bijan Robinson and Nate Washington are the rostered players, but the Falcons will need to add another option for the backfield.

Defensive Lineman David Onyemata

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

New Team – New York Jets

Deal – One-year, $10.5 million ($9.65 million guaranteed)

What It Means For the Falcons – The defensive lineman has been a reliable interior defender for the Falcons. David Onyemata wrapped his three seasons in Atlanta after appearing in 48 of a possible 51 games (47 starts). In that time, he accounted for 157 combined tackles, 8.0 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles.

With Atlanta losing out on Onyemata, the Falcons will require a new run-stuffer in their defensive line room after struggling against the run in 2025. They finished No. 15 in total defense (326.6 yards per game), No. 19 in scoring defense (23.6 points per game), and No. 15 in expected points added (EPA) per play (-0.04), but No. 27 in EPA per rush allowed (+0.01).

Cornerback Dee Alford

New Team – Buffalo Bills

Deal – Three-year, $21 million ($10.12 million guaranteed)

What It Means For the Falcons – The Falcons’ inside-outside cornerback had an outstanding 2025, and he will be taking advantage of that with a new contract in Buffalo. The former undrafted free agent initially lost his job to rookie nickel Billy Bowman Jr., but Dee Alford was forced into action after several injuries hit the Falcons’ secondary. He started 11 games and finished with career-highs in interceptions (three), passes defended (13) and sacks (two) to go along with a forced fumble and fumble recovery.

His versatility will be difficult to replicate, but Bowman will return from his Achilles injury, and the Falcons will likely look to the draft/UDFA to find more secondary depth.

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