The Atlanta Falcons’ new leadership team of president of football Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski could enter the NFL draft in a mood to trade.
The Falcons have only five picks in the draft, including no first-rounder. Cunningham doesn’t like having so few picks and has vowed this will be the last draft the Falcons are in this position. He likely will be open to offers to trade down for additional picks.
The Falcons’ first pick is No. 48 overall. Cunningham says he’s a firm believer in taking the best player available. Since wide receiver is perceived as a deep position in the draft, the Falcons could add another option for their tandem of left-handed quarterbacks, Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.
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