The Atlanta Falcons were one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason, adding multiple marquee players. Thomas Dimitroff, the general manager of the Falcons, spoke out on why the team's active free-agency spending will be vital to the team's success:

“I think we accomplished what we wanted to accomplish and needed to accomplish in free agency,” Dimitroff said, via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “It was something that I was encouraged by as well. It gave us a bigger opportunity in the draft because we were able to acquire a rush end, as well as a tight end, as well as a running back that (will) be really important, significant contributors for us. It allowed to pull back a little bit more, be more creative and be open in the draft. That was really, really big for us.”

Near the beginning of free agency, the Falcons were able to acquire Hayden Hurst from the Baltimore Ravens via trade. Hurst will replace Austin Hooper at tight end, who left for the Cleveland Browns in free agency.

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Then, Atlanta would proceed to sign Dante Fowler in free agency in an attempt to strengthen their pass rush. Fowler is coming off of a career year with the Los Angeles Rams, notching 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019.

Lastly, the Falcons would make a splash move by signing All-Pro Todd Gurley following his release from the Rams. In the past two seasons, there have been concerns surrounding Gurley's lingering knee injury. Despite his recent injury woes, he recently passed his physical, making his signing official.

Besides Gurley and Fowler, the Falcons have a talented roster put in place. Following Atlanta's eventful offseason, Dimitroff is confident that the Falcons can be a contender again in 2020.