Tuesday has been rough. The Falcons made it clear it could not afford to be a heavy player early in free agency. Even Steve Wyche said the Falcons can’t afford Chandler Jones. Twice. However, the hits have still come with multiple free agents leaving for richer destinations.
First it was Foye Oluokun. Today it was Russell Gage heading to a division rival. Losing two young players is particularly tough, especially in the case of Gage who leaves an absolutely brutal wide receiver depth chart. The Falcons have Olamide Zaccheaus and Frank Darby seemingly the team’s current starters.