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True or false: The Falcons will be handing Ricardo Allen a long-term deal soon

True. Ricardo Allen is a fine free safety, and Dimitroff will eventually prioritize re-signing him when the time comes (he’s already indicated as such). Allen has long been described as the smartest player on the defense, knowing where everyone should be at all times and really serving as an asset to Atlanta’s secondary due to that high football IQ. He’s obviously not Earl Thomas and never will be considered an elite FS, but he won’t command the salary of an elite safety ether.

Carter Breazeale

True. Ricardo Allen has done a commendable job at free safety since transitioning from cornerback in 2015.