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Matt Urben

USA TODAY says the Falcons could make ‘major progress’ in 2023

The Atlanta Falcons have been more competitive than expected in the two years since Arthur Smith was hired as head coach, but the team has yet to finish with a winning record. That may change in 2023, though, as Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot finally have the resources to end Atlanta’s five-year playoff drought.

After spending years in salary cap hell due to bloated veteran contracts, the Falcons will go into the new league year with the second-most cap space in the NFL. Atlanta has roughly $67 million to spend in free agency, along with another top-10 draft pick.

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