The defensive line played an integreal role in why the Atlanta Falcons’ defense was so dominant in 2017 and won games in which the offense struggled. It was comprised of Grady Jarrett, Dontari Poe, Adrian Clayborn, Brooks Reid, Derrick Shelby, and rookie Takkarist McKinley.
While Poe and Clayborn departed in free agency, the defensive line still looks solid with McKinley entering the starting lineup and the first round of the draft being aimed at acquiring a defensive tackle.