In the initial bout of excitement following the trade for Matthew Judon and the signing of Justin Simmons, we weren’t even thinking about the possibility that one or both might not suit up for the team in Week 1. Given that Judon was coming off an injury and Simmons was a street free agent joining the team weeks before the season began, it was not an unreasonable thing to think about when the dust settled.
Happily, though, it appears we do not have to entertain even that mild worry. The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up to start their season off at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers with both of their prized acquisitions set to hit the field, with Judon looking healthy and Simmons getting up to speed in time for his debut.