Before the 2018 season wrapped up it was clear the Falcons would be reworking their feeble defense. Injuries were only part of the problem and Dan Quinn took the almost unprecedented move to name himself defensive coordinator. The bold move adds pressure on Quinn who has no one to blame if the defense struggles again.
Over a week into free agency the team refused to sign a single new defensive player. They kept depth corner Blidi Wreh-Wilson and defensive end Steven Means on one-year deals. They have not been in on any starters, let alone impact players.