NFL teams use the different stages of the offseason to gradually improve their rosters, but for the last several years, the Falcons’ lack of cap space has forced them to rely mostly on the draft to add talent.
Finally in 2023, Atlanta had the money to add the top safety available in Jessie Bates III, and to address needs on both sides of the ball. Other signings included defensive linemen David Onyemata and Calais Campbell, linebacker Kaden Elliss, and cornerback Mike Hughes.
