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Early Falcons roster battle discussions: How will safety shake out?

Safety is a position in flux for the Atlanta Falcons. The team has three top options this year with Ricardo Allen, Keanu Neal, and Damontae Kazee all returning, but they also have zero of those players under contract for 2021 at this point. That means there may be opportunities for young players like Chris Cooper, Jamal Carter, and rookie Jaylinn Hawkins to show they belong in 2020, but the numbers game means not all of them will get that opportunity in the first place.

It’s early yet, but how will the safety position shake out beyond Neal and Allen (the expected starters) and Kazee (who will get a ton of time as a third safety, one expects)?