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NFL Free Agency 2019: 3 targets for each team

By William Schneiderhan

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 23: Matt Ryan #2 and teammate Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons wait to take the field against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 23: Matt Ryan #2 and teammate Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons wait to take the field against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Atlanta Falcons

The 2018 Atlanta Falcons walked into the 2018 season with a lot of promise. They had the talent on both sides of the ball to make another Super Bowl run. Injuries quickly shut the door on the team’s season as they finished 7-9.

Johnathan Hankins, DT

Grady Jarrett may or may not be back. The team may franchise tag him or let him walk in free agency. No one in free agency can replace him, but Hankins could be a nice fall-back option.

Hankins was a member of the Oakland Raiders last season and he didn’t really do too much. But with some talent around him he can take up double teams and be productive.

Over his six-year career, Hankins has 12 sacks in 82 games. Alongside  Vic Beasley and Takkarist McKinley, he would be a balanced defensive tackle.

Ziggy Ansah, EDGE

If the Falcons can maneuver through their cap, or create more space, they should pursue Ansah. Even if this is one of the only big moves the team does, he would be a terrific signing.

The defensive end, paired on the opposite side of McKinley, would grant the Falcons some serious pressure. Also, this signing could warrant Beasley being moved back to linebacker as an edge-rusher, a role he has thrived in.

Bashaud Breeland, CB

Desmond Trufant has been, and continues to be, the team’s number-one cornerback. However, the Falcons need to address the positions depth outside of the former Pro Bowl corner.

Robert Alford has been released, and Justin Bethel and Brian Poole are diving into the open market this offseason. Breeland would add to the much-needed depth, and he could be a number-two cornerback.

Last season Breeland never appeared to be comfortable after contract misfortunes limited him to only seven games. After a full training camp, the 27-year old can be a reliable, depth addition.

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