Falcons' Free Agency Moves: Tua, Depth, and Reset

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The Atlanta Falcons jumped into NFL free agency over the first two weeks, even with tight

salary cap space.

They cut ties with veterans like quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney,

and wide receiver Caterail Hodge to clear room.

In a big move, they signed quarterback Tuatago Vallejoa to a one-year deal at the veteran

minimum.

The team focused on smart depth additions across the roster.

Standouts include Edge R Usher, Aziz O'Jalari, wide receiver Jahan Dotson, and defensive

lineman Dishon Hand.

They also grabbed Titan Austin Hooper, wide receiver Olamai Zacchaeus, and linebacker

Christian Harris to bolster the lineup.

Fans and analysts see this as a reset, shedding high-cost players for younger value.

Getting running back Tyler Algear to the Cardinals and Edge R Usher are not evicted to

the Eagles' hearts, but it frees up flexibility.

Kickers Zayn Gonzalez and Punter Bradley Pinyan both landed with the Miami Dolphins.

Thirteen players from last year's Falcon Squad remain unsigned.

That list features Cousins, Edge R Usher's Leonard Floyd and Collie Kareem plus linebacker

Josh Woods and others still hunting deals.

Bradley two weeks in, Atlanta keeps tracking moves with their free agency live updates.

Expect more tweaks as the offseason rolls on into 2026.

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