The Falcons have faced a decade-long struggle to replace pass rusher John Abraham, despite numerous high-profile trades, first-round draft picks, and free agency signings. Their attempts have yielded minimal success with only a single double-digit sack season since 2013. The urgency to address this deficiency led to bold moves in the 2025 draft, including trading a future first-round pick to secure James Pearce Jr. along with Jalon Walker at No. 15. This reflects Atlanta's determination to finally end their drought in edge rushing performance.
This alarming trend heavily influenced Atlanta's 2025 draft, leading to significant trades and selections aimed at finally ending their drought for consistent EDGE presences.
Despite first-round picks and major free-agent signings since John Abraham's departure, the Falcons have struggled to find consistent edge rushers.
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