Atlanta brought in some impact players on the defensive side of the ball, such as safety Jessie Bates III and defensive lineman Calais Campbell, while bringing back key contributors on both sides in offensive lineman Kaleb McGary and edge rusher Lorenzo Carter. Armed with the eighth pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, some mocks had the team selecting a cornerback, though that would be an unlikely approach after the trade for Detroit Lions former first round pick Jeff Okudah. Now, one would expect Atlanta to focus on one of their other pressing needs, such as the pass rush or the wide receiver position. Armed with five draft picks, Atlanta has a great chance to keep improving a team that already looks to be far better than the squad that flirted with playoff contention in the weak NFC South division in 2022.
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