For many Falcons approaching free agency in 2024, like Jaylinn Hawkins, the path to a starting job a rocky and possibly impossible one. For others, like Mack Hollins, a starting job feels like a done deal. Then there are players like Matt Hennessy, who exist somewhere in the middle.
Hennessy is one of two known contenders for the starting job at left guard, the other being promising rookie Matthew Bergeron. That means the role is not guaranteed for Hennessy, an impending 2024 free agent, but the opportunity exists if he can hold off the highly-touted rookie.