The Atlanta Falcons are still tweaking their roster as the pads go on in training camp. The top of the depth chart is the most notable change, with the Falcons failing to offer Austin Hooper a contract extension. It seems the team had other, cheaper plans in mind, and determined the best plan was to jettison their top tight end since Tony Gonzalez retired.
Let’s take a look at the new tight end group.
Hayden Hurst, TE1
The Falcons must have a lot of trust in their newest weapon, the former Baltimore Ravens first-round pick who fell out of favor after the emergence of Mark Andrews.