The Atlanta Falcons had a level of interest in pass rusher Pernell McPhee, per multiple reports, even after Derrick Shelby re-signed. It now appears they won’t land the veteran defender, however, which qualifies as a bit of a bummer.
McPhee was a sensible target because he’s not the most productive pass rusher on the market and has dealt with injuries of late, which should make his final contract a bit more manageable. He would have fit in as a quality third pass rusher in this defensive end rotation, right ahead of Brooks Reed, but the Falcons will have to roll on and keep looking for a rookie or free agent target to take on that role, if this report proves true.