Excluding the NFL draft and free agency, the biggest story surrounding the Falcons this offseason has been Kirk Cousins' uncertain future. Cousins, who was benched in favor of quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons earned high marks for their 2025 NFL Draft class, focusing on defense and adding high-value players with just five picks.

Following the 2025 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons offense will look nearly identical to last year's unit. However, the defense has undergone some major changes at key positions of need. The team added three potential long-term starters in Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. and Xavier Watts.