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2025 Free Agency Tracker: The latest Falcons signings, extensions and reports

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

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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted in a direct quote.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The 2025 free agency period has begun! The moves made in the coming weeks will alter the NFL landscape and provide teams the opportunity to improve their future outlook.

This article is meant to serve as your go-to resource for all Falcons free agency moves and updates. Our editorial staff will update the tracker with reports and official announcements regarding any signings, extensions or other notable events involving Atlanta. We will also keep tabs on where former Falcons end up signing.

A full list of the trusted and vetted reporters we will aggregate news from can be found at the bottom of this tracker.

Bookmark this page to stay up to date on everything you need to know about the Falcons in free agency.

Editor's note: This story was last updated on Friday, March 14 at 4:47 p.m. ET.

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SIGNED: Cornerback Keith Taylor

Date of announcement: Friday, March 14

Resume highlights:

  • Fifth-round pick in 2021 NFL Draft
  • Played 45 games over three seasons
  • More than 500 special teams snaps
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SIGNED: Linebacker Divine Deablo

Date of announcement: Friday, March 14

Resume highlights:

  • Third-round pick in 2021 NFL Draft
  • Started 42 games in four seasons with Raiders
  • Former safety who has become a rangy linebacker
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SIGNED: Edge Leonard Floyd

Date of announcement: Thursday, March 13

Resume highlights:

  • No. 9 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft
  • 66.5 career sacks and 138 career quarterback hits
  • Won Super Bowl during 2021 season with Rams
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RE-SIGNED: Cornerback Mike Hughes

Date of announcement: Thursday, March 13

Resume highlights:

  • Started 15 games for Falcons in 2024
  • First-round pick in 2018 NFL Draft
  • Three interceptions (one pick-six) and seven forced fumbles
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RE-SIGNED: Offensive tackle Storm Norton

Date of announcement: Thursday, March 13

Resume highlights:

  • 31 appearances and four starts for Falcons since 2023
  • Completed six NFL seasons
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RE-SIGNED: Offensive tackle Brandon Parker

Date of announcement: Thursday, March 13

Resume highlights:

  • 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds
  • 33 starts at tackle in the NFL
  • Third-round pick in 2018 NFL Draft
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EXTENDED: Left tackle Jake Matthews

Date of announcement: Wednesday, March 12

Resume highlights:

  • Has the most consecutive starts in franchise history (178).
  • No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
  • Started 179 of 180 games since being drafted.
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RE-SIGN: Offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson

Date of announcement: Wednesday, March 12

Resume highlights:

  • Made two game appearances for the Falcons in 2024.
  • Was an undrafted free agent in 2017, signed by the Denver Broncos.
  • Across eight seasons in the league, Wilkinson has made 45 starts and 79 game appearances.
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RE-SIGN: Offensive lineman Kyle Hinton

Date of announcement: Wednesday, March 12

Resume highlights:

  • Was drafted by the the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
  • Has made one start with 35 game appearances in three seasons of active work.
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RE-SIGN: Inside linebacker Josh Woods

Date of announcement: Wednesday, March 12

Resume highlights:

  • Woods was an undrafted free agent picked up by the Chicago Bears in 2018.
  • Through six seasons of active work, he has made eight starts and appeared in 70 games; totaling 123 tackles with a pass breakup, forced fumble, fumble recovery and a half sack.
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EXTENDED: Long snapper Liam McCullough

Date of announcement: March 6, 2025

Resume highlights:

  • McCullough joined the Falcons in 2022 and has played in every game since.
  • McCullough is a former undrafted free agent out of Ohio State University.

Latest Reports

Friday, March 14

Wednesday, March 12

  • The Falcons placed a right of first refusal tender on restricted free agent C Ryan Neuzil, according to a league memo sent to teams Wednesday afternoon. This means the Falcons can retain Neuzil by matching any offer extended to him from another team.
  • WR and Pro Bowl special teamer KhaDarel Hodge expected to sign two-year deal with Falcons, valued at $6 million, according to NFL Network Ian Rapoport.
  • DL Ta'Quon Graham is re-signing with the Falcons on a one-year deal, per CBS' Jonathan Jones.
  • Former Falcons CB Mike Ford is returning to Atlanta on a two-year deal worth $4 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ford spent the 2022 season with the Falcons.
  • Former Falcons DL Eddie Goldman set to sign one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Tuesday, March 11

Monday, March 10

  • Former Falcons C Drew Dalman reaches agreement with Chicago Bears to become second-highest paid center in the league on a three-year, $42 million deal. First reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  • Longtime DT Grady Jarrett is released by the Falcons, signs three-year deal worth $43.5 million with the Chicago Bears, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Sunday, March 9

  • The Falcons agree to a two-year, $45 million extension with LT Jake Matthews, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.

Thursday, March 6

  • Fox Sports' Greg Auman reports the Falcons did not tender restricted free agents LB Nate Landman or DB Dee Alford.

Setting the Stage

As we wait for the first news regarding any player movement, here are a few stories about where Atlanta stands ahead of the new league year.

Who are the Falcons' free agents: You can find a full list of the team's impending free agents broken down into specific categories right here.

2024 position reviews: If you'd like to look back on how Atlanta's position groups fared during the 2024 season, you can do so here.

Falcons offseason checklist: What should the team be focused on during the next few weeks and months? We’ve got a few ideas.

Reserve/future contracts for 2025: A full list of who the Falcons have already signed to reserve/future contracts.

Free agent edge rushers for Atlanta: The Falcons are once again in the market for an edge rusher. Here are five players they could consider.

Free agent cornerbacks for Atlanta: If A.J. Terrell needs another new running mate at cornerback next season, we’ve got some ideas.

Biggest offseason needs: Our short list of the positions that should be at the top of Atlanta’s shopping list.

DISCLAIMER: The Falcons editorial staff is independently aggregating reports of signings from select reporters prior to any official announcement from the team. The full list of reporters: Adam Schefter (ESPN), Jeremy Fowler (ESPN), Dan Graziano (ESPN), Ian Rapoport (NFL Network), Tom Pelissero (NFL Network), Mike Garafolo (NFL Network), Jonathan Jones (CBS), Jay Glazer (FOX), Dianna Russini (The Athletic), Jeff Howe (The Athletic), Albert Breer (Sports Illustrated) and Mark Maske (Washington Post).

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