In the NFL, it’s common practice for head coaches to sign players with whom they have prior relationships with.
Both Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and defensive coordinator Dean Pees came from Tennessee, while offensive coordinator Dave Ragone previously coached in Chicago, so it’s no surprise to see the team loaded with former Titans and Bears players.
Atlanta signed over 20 free agents during the course of a busy offseason. Here’s a look at each signing organized by the player’s prior team.
