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The first wave of free agency is officially behind us, and the moves teams across the league made since the start of the new league year last Wednesday have shed further light on what decisions they could potentially make come the start of the 2024 NFL Draft in late April. The Falcons are one of those teams whose path became just a little clearer. Heading into the 2024 offseason, the Falcons needed a starting quarterback. And would you look at that? They acquired one in free agency. (Greetings, Kirk Cousins). The Falcons also needed depth at wide receiver. And wouldn't you know it? They acquired depth. (Salutations, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud, Rondale Moore and KhaDarel Hodge). Free agency filled the obvious holes on this roster, but not every hole. Outside of bringing back key 2023 contributors on defense like Nate Landman and Kentavius Street, the Falcons' defensive unit went fairly untouched through the first wave of free agency. Meaning, yes, the Falcons still need reinforcements coming off the edge.