Atlanta Falcons rank low in NFL free agent spending this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons currently rank 25th in NFL free agent spending for the year, having invested $91.4 million. The front office has focused primarily on internal contracts, extending wide receiver Drake London and franchise-tagging tight end Kyle Pitts. They added Tua Tagovailoa at the veteran minimum to address quarterback stability. Despite their careful spending strategy, the Falcons still face several roster needs heading into the season, especially after trading their first-round pick in the 2025 draft. The front office has time and cap space to make additional moves, but urgency is required to improve on last season's 8-9 record.
- •Falcons rank 25th in NFL free agency spending in 2026.
- •Atlanta has spent $91.4 million on free agents this offseason.
- •Key player contracts include Drake London and Kyle Pitts.
- •Tua Tagovailoa signed for the veteran minimum as a quarterback addition.
- •Falcons have several roster holes to address before the season starts.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Where do the Atlanta Falcons rank in free agent spending?
"Falcons near the bottom of NFL in free agent spending this year
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