The Atlanta Falcons lack both depth and experience at cornerback after releasing veteran Desmond Trufant in March.
While most expect the team to address the position in the upcoming NFL draft, Atlanta agreed to terms on Wednesday with free agent Josh Hawkins:
Hawkins signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent out of East Carolina. He played in 26 games for the Packers over his first two seasons, before short stints with the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Hawkins most recently played in the XFL for the Dallas Renegades. The 27-year-old gives Atlanta some depth at nickel corner. Don’t be surprised to see the Falcons add another defensive back in the first or second round of next week’s virtual draft.
