In 2020, Bailey was named to the Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro recognition after averaging a career-best 48.7 yards per punt.

The 25-year-old receiver is a former first-round draft pick, selected by the Washington Commanders 16th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Hooper returns to Atlanta on a reported one-year deal. 

The 41-year-old veteran has played in the NFL for 18 seasons and has scored the 16th-most points in league history.

Harris joins the Falcons after four years with the Houston Texans. 

He recorded 30 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, 5 sacks and a forced fumble for Atlanta last season. 

A third-round draft pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2022 NFL Draft, Thomas spent the past two seasons playing for the Cleveland Browns.

The news becomes official after general manager Ian Cunningham said at the NFL Scouting Combine in February the organization planned to part ways with the veteran quarterback. 

Atlanta will seek to build out its roster while preserving financial flexibility for the future. 

After missing all of the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, Andersen will remain a Falcon as he continues to mount his comeback.

Stay up to date on everything you need to know about the Falcons in free agency. 

The starting inside linebacker is set to become a free agent at the start of the new league year in March.