The Atlanta Falcons finally got some good news on Friday when linebacker Dante Fowler was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list. To make room for Fowler, the team waived injured wide receiver Jeff Badet.
We have waived/injured WR Jeff Badet and have activated Dante Fowler Jr. from the COVID-19 list.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 6, 2021
Fowler, 27, signed with the Falcons last year following a breakout season with the Rams. The former No. 3 overall pick recorded a career-best 11.5 sacks in 2019, but his production dropped to just 23 tackles (12 solo) and three sacks in 2020.
Atlanta got Fowler to take a pay cut during the offseason but will need his pass-rush ability in 2021 as the team transitions to defensive coordinator Dean Pees’ scheme.
