The Falcons in 2017 had a reasonably simple guard situation. Andy Levitre was the unquestioned starter at left guard, while Wes Schweitzer took the job at right guard from Ben Garland, who was a quality reserve. Sean Harlow was set to marinate on the bench all year and learn something, possibly making a run at a starting job in 2018.
In 2018, that situation has changed dramatically, and it’s only March. Yesterday, the Falcons signed guard Brandon Fusco to a three year deal, which came on the heels of the team giving Ben Garland a second round tender worth nearly $3 million.