After being a problematic issue for several seasons, the outside linebacker position remains as a major question mark going into 2016.
After suffering from poor linebacker play for a long time, the Falcons are starting from scratch on rebuilding their massive defensive hole. The outside linebacker position has stood out in particular based on the lack of stability. Sean Weatherspoon was expected to develop into a stellar three-down linebacker, before injuries derailed his career. Joplo Bartu was overwhelmed in run support and failed to handle the physicality of the NFL. Injuries caught up to Justin Durant, who also lost a step last season.