Falcons' Draft Day: Shaping Roster, Sparking Trades

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. The Atlanta Falcons head in today two of the NFL draft with just five picks total and none in the first or fifth rounds, so every selection counts big. Time. Their eyeing upgrades across the roster, putting several vets on notice as they build for the future starting Friday. In the secondary, cornerback Mike Hughes could lose snaps after a rough injury played the year, even with his three-year extension. Meanwhile, rookie Nickelback Billy Bowman Jr. is recovering from an Achilles tear that sideline him early, and the team's already added depth-like. Sydney Brown and Darnay Holmes hinting at more competition. Titan Kyle Pitt Sr. bounced back strong, with 928 yards and five touchdowns to earn his first all pro nod, but his. Up and down career makes him prime trade bait to snag extra picks for this draft hungry squad. Up front, swing tackle storm Norton might get bumped if they grab a new Lyman, especially

1:02after Kayla McGarry's retirement and signing Jawan Taylor. Short-term moving off Norton's deal saves over 1 million in cap space. On defense, breakout in Zach Harrison's 4.5 sacks in seven games last year were cut short by injury, and with his rookie deal ending, A, second round addition could shrink his roll quick. Keep an eye on those second round moves. On Friday, they could reshape the depth chart and spark trades before the Falcons lock in their lineup for 20. 26.