The Falcons haven't gotten much from the defensive end position over the past couple of seasons.
John Abraham, who spent seven years with the team, was cut after posting a 10-sack season in 2012. Atlanta tried to replace Abraham with Osi Umenyiora, but that didn't work out so well.
The Falcons' official roster lists six defensive ends, and those players will operate on the strong side in Dan Quinn's 4-3 under scheme. The players opposite at the LEO – namely Vic Beasley, the Falcon's eighth overall pick — are listed as outside linebackers.