The Atlanta Falcons opened training camp on July 22 at the team's facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Here's our projection for the 53-man roster:
Ryan, 34, hasn't missed a game since the 2009 season and has thrown for 4,000 or more yards in each of the last eight seasons. Schaub, 38, provides experienced insurance with 92 career starts.
Freeman's return from season-ending, core-muscle surgery is a significant deal for the Falcons. They sorely missed his elusiveness and ability to run routes like a receiver. Smith showed spurts of explosiveness as a rookie last season and should be a nice complement to Freeman, with Tevin Coleman (49ers) gone.