ON THE FALCONS BEAT

So why did the Falcons move the league’s sack leader to linebacker?

By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Dec 15, 2017

Exactly why did the Falcons move All-Pro edge rusher Vic Beasley, who led the league in sacks last season with 15.5, to linebacker for most of this season?

AJC columnist Jeff Schultz is working on a column that has some answers for you.

We’ll be sure to share it on Twitter when it’s done, but enjoy a slice of the interview in this video.

Here's the story we wrote a few weeks back: Vic Beasley embracing the move to strongside linebacker  

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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