Atlanta, GA
Breaking down the Falcons’ roster after first wave of free agency
Examining each position group following Atlanta’s latest free-agent signings.
The Atlanta Falcons have already made some notable changes after the first week of NFL free agency. Multiple starters, including linebacker Kaden Elliss, defensive tackle David Onyemata and wide receiver Darnell Mooney, are no longer in Atlanta.
Meanwhile, the team has added over a dozen new players, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, edge rusher Azeez Ojulari and defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand. The Falcons surely aren’t done yet, but they’ve done enough to warrant an updated roster breakdown.
Here’s a quick look at each position position group on the 2026 roster after the first wave of NFL free agency (new players in bold).
Quarterback (2)
- Michael Penix Jr. (9)
- Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa replaces Kirk Cousins in Atlanta’s quarterback room this season. The former No. 5 pick was released by the Dolphins two years into a four-year, $212 million extension he signed in 2024. Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons for the league minimum and is expected to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting QB job in 2026.
Running Back (3)
- Bijan Robinson (7)
- Carlos Washington Jr. (23)
- Nathan Carter (25)
Former Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.2 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The team has yet to add any free-agent running backs, but they have two former undrafted free agents with decent upside in Nathan Carter and Carlos Washington Jr. We’ll see if the team adds anyone over next few weeks in free agency or in the 2026 NFL Draft next month.
Wide Receiver (7)
- Drake London (5)
- Chris Blair (19)
- Dylan Drummond (81)
- Casey Washington (82)
- Deven Thompkins (83)
- Jahan Dotson
- Olamide Zaccheaus
The Falcons said goodbye to Darnell Mooney and KhaDarel Hodge at the start of NFL free agency, freeing up roughly $10 million cap space. The team used that money to sign former first-round pick Jahan Dotson to a two-year, $15 million contract. Atlanta also brought back Olamide Zaccheaus, who began his career with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent.
Tight End (4)
- Kyle Pitts (8)
- Charlie Woerner (89)
- Joshua Simon (47)
- Austin Hooper
The Falcons used the franchise tag on Kyle Pitts, keeping the former top-five pick in Atlanta for at least one more season. Joining Pitts is former Falcons third-round pick Austin Hooper. Plus, veteran Charlie Woerner returns for another year. Hooper can provide some depth to what should be a solid tight end room in Atlanta this season.
Offensive Linemen (11)
- Jake Matthews (70)
- Matthew Bergeron (65)
- Ryan Neuzil (64)
- Chris Lindstrom (63)
- Kaleb McGary (76)
- Andrew Steuber (62)
- Kyle Hinton (68)
- Jack Nelson (69)
- Michael Jerrell (72)
- Storm Norton (77)
- Corey Levin
Atlanta let Jovaughn Gwyn and Elijah Wilkinson walk in free agency. While Gwyn was a backup, Wilkinson started all 17 games for the Falcons last season in place of injured right tackle Kaleb McGary. Wilkinson signed with the Arizona Cardinals. The Falcons signed veteran Corey Levin. The former Titans offensive lineman can provide depth at center and guard this season.
Defensive Linemen (8)
- Brandon Dorlus (53)
- Ruke Orhorhoro (98)
- Zach Harrison (96)
- Elijah Garcia (91)
- LaCale London (94)
- Ben Stille (95)
- Da’Shawn Hand
- Chris Williams
The Falcons lost veteran David Onyemata, who signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets in free agency, and signed former Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand as a replacement. Hand started 13 games last year. Plus, the team signed former Bears defensive tackle Chris Williams for depth. LaCale London also returns after posting a career-high five-sacks last season. Meanwhile, Kentavius Street departed for Chicago.
Linebackers (6)
- Divine Deablo (0)
- Troy Andersen (44)
- JD Bertrand (40)
- Malik Verdon (43)
- Christian Harris
- Channing Tindall
The big loss here is Kaden Elliss. The veteran linebacker signed a three-year $33 million contract with the rival New Orleans Saints. The Falcons added former Georgia Bulldog Channing Tindall and former Texans linebacker Christian Harris. It’s going to take more than one player to replace Elliss, which appears to be the team’s approach situation in free agency. Divine Deablo returns following a tremendous first season in Atlanta, and Troy Andersen is back on a revised contract. Andersen’s versatility could give him an inside track to the starting job.
EDGE (6)
- Jalon Walker (11)
- James Pearce Jr. (27)
- Balen Trice (48)
- Azeez Ojulari
- Samson Ebukam
- Cameron Thomas
The Falcons have added three players to their edge group thus far, signing veterans Azeez Ojulari, Samson Ebukam and Cameron Thomas. These three will help replace Arnold Ebiketie, Leonard Floyd and potentially James Pearce Jr., if he has to miss time this season. On paper, this looks like one of the better edge groups in the NFL.
Cornerbacks (9)
- A.J. Terrell (24)
- Mike Hughes (21)
- Billy Bowman Jr. (33)
- Cobee Bryant (37)
- Clark Phillips III (22)
- C.J. Henderson (39)
- Natrone Brooks (35)
- Mike Ford Jr. (28)
- A.J. Woods (30)
The Falcons haven’t made any moves to their secondary, aside from re-signing Natrone Brooks. Starters A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes will both return in 2026. However, Dee Alford landed a three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. Cobee Bryant and Clark Phillips III could be in for a bigger roles. Plus, promising rookie Billy Bowman Jr. should be back in his starting nickel role, assuming he has fully recovered from his Achilles injury.
Safeties (5)
- Jessie Bates III (3)
- Xavier Wats (31)
- DeMarcco Hellams (23)
- Jammie Robinson (34)
- Tysheem Johnson (41)
The team hasn’t made any changes at safety thus far, but starters Jessie Bates III and Xavier Watts will be back in 2026. The play-making duo combined for eight interceptions last season. Former seventh-round pick DeMarcco Hellams is set to return for his fourth season.
Special Teams (4)
- K: Nick Folk
- P: Jake Bailey
- LS: Liam McCullough (49)
- P: Gil Trenton (32)
The Falcons signed kicker Nick Folk and punter Jake Bailey in free agency as replacements for Zane Gonzalez and Bradley Pinion. Meanwhile, veteran long snapper Liam McCullough returns for another season.
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta United delivers a sublime showing, but now comes the hard part
Any win is valuable to a team so starved of them in recent seasons, but with four of the next five matches at home, it’s time to string a few together.
Atlanta United forward Miguel Almirón passes during the match against San Diego FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday September 20, 2025. (Casey Sykes/Atlanta United)
For 90 minutes Saturday, the magic of Tata Martino delighted Atlanta United supporters.
Swift and punishing counterattacks. Wizard-level touches by Miguel Almirón to spring Emmanuel Latte Lath on a race to goal. A relative pile of scores.
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Atlanta, GA
Where to drink cherry blossom-inspired cocktails around Atlanta
These 8 metro area establishments are celebrating the brief, beautiful sakura season.
The Bee and Blossom martini at Capolinea celebrates the blooming of spring’s first cherry blossoms and the bees responsible for the beauty. (Courtesy of Bites and Bevs Media)
By Angela Hansberger – For the AJC
3 hours ago
The fleeting Georgia cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in mid- to late March. One day Atlanta is winter-drab, and the next it’s buried under drifts of floral confetti, the blush of pink so pretty it demands we pay attention. There is a bit of romanticism that arrives with the sakura (Japanese for “cherry blossom”); a petal-strewn urgency to witness beauty so brief. Fortunately, Atlanta’s best bartenders are capturing the floral spirit so we can hold on to the ephemeral in-bloom moment just a little longer.

Lucky Star’s Murphey White designed the aromatic Bouquet cocktail to bridge her memories and the current sakura season. (Courtesy of Lucky Star)
Bouquet at Lucky Star
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Bee and Blossom at Capolinea
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Pink Lotus at Midtown’s Brasserie Lundi is bright and fruity. (Courtesy of Brasserie Lundi)
Pink Lotus at Brasserie Lundi
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Cherry blossom saline is the magic ingredient in Adair Park’s Ryokou’s Petite Prelude cocktail. (Courtesy of Jeff Banks)
Petite Prelude at Ryokou
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Inspired by blooming flowers, Terra Terroir’s Blossom is a thoughtful sipper with perfect balance. (Angela Hansberger for the AJC)
Blossom at Terra Terroir
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Sakura Whisky Sour, using Japanese whisky and sakura syrup, is just one of the offerings on the menu of cherry blossom-inspired cocktails at Nakato. (Courtesy of Nakato)
Sakura Whisky Sour at Nakato
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The first sip of Awa Sakura is like a floral cloud scented with cherry blossoms that gives way to the cold, berry-bright flavor beneath. (Courtesy of O-Ku)
Awa Sakura at O-Ku
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Rumi’s Kitchen turns the concept of a “floral drink” into something timeless, deeply aromatic and incredibly refreshing. (Courtesy of Justin Clay)
Sharbat at Rumi’s
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta rideshare drivers see earnings being eaten by rising fuel costs
ATLANTA – Rising gas prices are hitting drivers hard, especially people who rely on their cars to make a living.
What we know:
Rideshare drivers say fuel is one of their biggest expenses, and some say the recent spike is starting to cut into their profits.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Atlanta is now $3.49. That’s up about 75 cents from a month ago. Prices have also jumped since the U.S. military launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Analysts say if tensions in the Middle East ease, gas prices could fall back to what drivers saw just a few weeks ago.
What they’re saying:
For rideshare driver Sam Lakhani, the workday starts the moment he hits the road. But lately there’s something else on his mind; the price of gas.
“Before pulling up the gas station in the morning, we always are scared at what price will be today,” said Lakhani.
Lakhani is a rideshare driver and union organizer. He said he has been a driver for seven years and is on the road between 60 and 72 hours a week. Higher gas prices mean a bigger chunk of every ride goes straight into the tank.
“It is impacting on the driver because you have to work more hours, and it’s tiring for everyone,” Lakhani said.
Lakhani said fuel is one of his largest expenses, and when prices go up, profits go down. He said he has to drive more hours to make the same money as before and fears that if the trend continues, the industry could struggle.
“There will be no more drivers working because if they are not making money, they won’t be and there won’t be any drivers out there on the streets,” Lakhani said.
Wartime gas prices squeezing rideshare drivers
Atlanta rideshare drivers are reporting that skyrocketing gas prices are consuming up to 50% of their daily earnings as the conflict in Iran continues to drive up costs at the pump. We speak with local drivers about how the global conflict is directly hitting their bottom line.
Lakhani drives several vehicles for work, including a Cadillac he uses for higher-end rides. He said when he drives it, about 50% of what he makes goes toward paying for gas, so he is always looking for the least expensive option.
“Every time you go to a different gas station, the price is not uniform. So you have to find out which is the cheapest pump in town or nearby town,” he said.
Lakhani and other drivers say they hope prices stop climbing because their take-home pay depends on what they pay at the pump.
“All of the gig workers are getting scared of this gas prices. I hope this will come back to normal as soon,” Lakhani said.
The Source: The article cites data from AAA and firsthand account comes from Sam Lakhani, an Atlanta-based rideshare driver and union organizer.
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