See how each position group performed in 2025 and its outlook for 2026.

byTerrin Waack&Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Three weeks have now passed since the Atlanta Falcons closed out their 2025 season on a four-game win streak and a victory over the rivalNew Orleans Saints.

WithMatt Ryanbeing named president of football,Kevin Stefanskijoining as head coach and theoffensive and defensive coordinatorsgetting announced, a lot has happened in Atlanta since that final Sunday inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Something that remained consistent amid all of the personnel changes, however, were AtlantaFalcons.com's annual roster recaps. There were 10 total, each addressing how a specific position group performed in 2025 and its outlook for 2026. You can find all of them and the main questioned asked of each position below for easy reading.

OFFENSE

• Quarterbacks| Who will be the starter come training camp?

• Running backs| Will the Falcons find a way to keep Tyler Allgeier?

• Wide receivers| Do the Falcons prioritize adding a third starter?

• Tight ends| Will the Falcons use their franchise tag on Kyle Pitts Sr.?

• Offensive line| How will Kaleb McGary bounce back from injury?

DEFENSE

• Defensive tackle| Can the defensive front improve against the run?

• Edge rushers| How will the Falcons replace the production they stand to lose?

• Inside linebackers| Will the Falcons push to keep Kaden Elliss?

• Defensive backs| Will the Falcons make a bid to keep Dee Alford?

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Kickers, punters| Will the Falcons keep either Zane Gonzalez or Bradley Pinion?

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