The Falcons overhauled their defense in the offseason. They're hoping players with "a natural edge" lead to a change on the field, too.

When the Atlanta Falcons made improving edge rusher their offseason priority, they addressed an attitude as well as a position. Veteran Leonard Floyd and rookie first-round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

Upgrading the pass rush was a primary goal for the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. After all, they haven't had a player reach 10 sacks in a single season since 2016, marking the longest active drought in the NFL.