The Falcons, short on depth and talent around Drake London, figure to be in the market for receivers. This is also one of the draft’s strongest positions.

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has emphasized building an early relationship with Michael Penix Jr., the team’s projected starter. But he’s staying away from any such labels.

Brass say they are intrigued by the value and upside Pitts provides. ‘We’re not in a business of letting go (of) really good players.’

Elliss, the Falcons’ leading tackler last season and a core piece of their defensive fabric over the past three seasons, is set to enter unrestricted free agency in March.

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham says the team will release quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, ending his Atlanta tenure after 24 appearances and 22 starts.

The All-Pro tight end is coming off one of the more productive seasons in his five-year career.

The Falcons' new front office is preparing for its first NFL Scouting Combine, which starts on Feb. 24.

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319 players were invited, including 18 who played at Georgia high schools, 10 from the University of Georgia, four from Georgia Tech and one from Georgia State.

Last season, the Falcons had a visible lack of accountability for poor special teams play. New coordinator Craig Aukerman is looking to fix that.