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Jack Crawford figures to step into a real role in the 2018 Falcons defense

Andy Levitre is the biggest name on the Falcons’ injured reserve, without question. If he’s healthy this summer and the team hasn’t dumped him for cap-related reasons, he’ll be the starter at left guard, and he’ll be counted on to play at a high level for a line that will look to once again be a strength for Atlanta.

The second-biggest name, though, figures to also be a key player for Atlanta. The Falcons went out and signed Jack Crawford last offseason because they liked the veteran’s ability to rush the passer from both defensive end and defensive tackle, and he figured to provide valuable depth on the interior behind Grady Jarrett and Dontari Poe.