Atlanta Falcons, Ian Cunningham
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Falcons GM Ian Cunningham.
No one quite knew what to expect with the Atlanta Falcons new front office and coaching staff once free agency began. But new general manager Ian Cunningham believes the moves they’ve made so far have been beneficial.
“We feel like we got better this week,” Cunningham said. “Like I said, we feel like we’ve elevated our floor, but we’ve also got players coming in here ready to prove themselves, to showcase their ability and help our team for the now and our future.”
Once free agency began back on March 9, the Falcons, like the other 31 teams across the league, were off to the races.
Most of the moves that Cunningham and the Falcons made were considered rather quiet. But the signing of former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was definitely headline grabbing.
Offense was one area that team took some vested interest in, signing Tagovailoa, along with revamping the wide receiver room with Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus, along with tight end Austin Hooper.
But who says the Falcons are done? Sportsnaut’s Matt Johnson believes Atlanta could be a perfect landing spot for a former second-round pick.
Falcons Listed As Potential Landing Spot For Bills WR Keon Coleman
It’s still early in the new league year, but one receiver that often gets brought up as a potential trade option is Buffalo Bills wideout Keon Coleman. Johnson has him, along with six other teams, as potential landing spots.
The other teams listed are the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings.
“The Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady has publicly backed wide receiver Keon Coleman, and the club seems ready to give him a third chance. However, it is also fair to assume that Buffalo will invest early capital in the 2026 NFL Draft at wide receiver, especially after the recent acquisition of receiver D.J. Moore,” Johnson wrote.
The reason for that is because Coleman simply has failed to meet expectations, whether on the field or off it to a degree. He missed four games last season, mostly due to disciplinary reasons, which has put his future in Buffalo into question.
“Coleman has to see the writing on the wall, a reality where he is likely viewed as the fifth or sixth-best target in the passing game,” Johnson continued. “The former 33rd overall pick will only be 23 years old in May, and while maturity and commitment to football have been issues, being traded could be the wake-up call that gets his career on track. A change of scenery is in Coleman’s best interest, and one would hope Buffalo would be amenable to making it happen.”
Why Keon Coleman Would Be A Low-Risk Gamble For Atlanta… At The Right Price
Coleman had a decent rookie season, with the hope of becoming Josh Allen’s favorite target in the years to come. He caught 29 passes for 556 yards and four touchdowns. Yet, he regressed last season, albeit with more catches (38), finishing with 404 yards while matching his touchdown total of four.
If the Falcons were to attempt to make such a move, he would be on the final year of his rookie contract, set to make a base salary of $2 million, per Spotrac.
When accounting for his lack of production, maturity concerns and contract situation, the Falcons — or any other team — likely wouldn’t offer much in a trade. Atlanta, in particular, may be hesitant to part with draft capital as it looks to regain assets, currently holding just five picks heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.