The Atlanta Falcons will head into 2019 with 2-3 starting caliber defensive tackles, an elite middle linebacker and at least one promising young option next to him, and a secondary that’s deep and talented. They will also head into the 2019 offseason with some major questions at the defensive end position.
As it stands today, the Falcons will have just three defensive ends under contract heading into next year. One is Takkarist McKinley, who will be heading into the third year of his rookie deal, has 5.5 sacks on the season, and still has loads of upside beyond what we’ve seen from him.