The Atlanta Falcons swapped out Vic Beasley for Dante Fowler Jr. in free agency, and traded for Dolphins defensive end Charles Harris to add depth.
Meanwhile, Takkarist McKinley will be starting at the Falcons’ other defensive end spot, but is on shaky ground. The team declined his fifth-year option a few weeks ago, leaving his future beyond 2020 up in the air.
By acquiring Harris, whose fifth-year option was also declined, the Falcons should have two motivated, talented pass-rushers fighting for a contract in 2021.
Talking with local media on Tuesday morning, head coach Dan Quinn said he expects Harris to be a part of the rotation. Watch the video below, as shared D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
