Atlanta falcons draft news

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are some recent draft news and updates about the team:

2022 NFL Draft

• The Falcons traded their 2022 first-round pick (8th overall) to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for the Saints' 2022 first-round pick (16th overall), a 2022 third-round pick, and a 2023 first-round pick.
• With their new first-round pick (16th overall), the Falcons selected Drake London, a wide receiver from USC.
• The Falcons also selected Arnold Ebiketie, a linebacker from Penn State, in the second round (38th overall).
• In the third round, the Falcons selected DeAngelo Malone, a linebacker from Western Kentucky.
• The Falcons traded their fourth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2023 fourth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-round pick.
• The Falcons selected Tyler Vrabel, a linebacker from Cincinnati, in the fifth round (148th overall).
• The Falcons selected Justin Shaffer, a guard from Georgia, in the sixth round (210th overall).

2022 Offseason

• The Falcons signed quarterback Marcus Mariota to a two-year contract extension.
• The Falcons signed wide receiver Bryan Edwards to a one-year contract.
• The Falcons signed linebacker Rashaan Evans to a one-year contract.
• The Falcons signed defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham to a one-year contract.

2021 Season

• The Falcons finished the 2021 season with a 7-10 record and missed the playoffs.
• Quarterback Matt Ryan led the team in passing yards (4,474) and touchdowns (26).
• Running back Cordarrelle Patterson led the team in rushing yards (618) and touchdowns (6).
• Wide receiver Calvin Ridley led the team in receiving yards (848) and touchdowns (5).

Coaching Staff

• The Falcons hired Arthur Smith as their head coach in 2021.
• The Falcons hired Dave Ragone as their offensive coordinator in 2021.
• The Falcons hired Dean Pees as their defensive coordinator in 2021.

Roster Moves

• The Falcons released quarterback Matt Ryan in March 2022.
• The Falcons signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to a four-year contract in April 2022.
• The Falcons released wide receiver Calvin Ridley in March 2022.
• The Falcons signed wide receiver Drake London to a four-year contract in May 2022.

Please note that this information is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates on the Atlanta Falcons, I recommend checking out reputable sports news sources or the team's official website.