Here's a breakdown of every 2025 NFL free agent signing by the Atlanta Falcons and how each will impact the upcoming season: The former Raider will sign a two-year deal. What it means: The Falcons are low on salary cap space and were always going to be looking for affordable options with upside on defense.

10:30 a.m. The Falcons sent shockwaves through Atlanta and the NFL with the release of team-legend Grady Jarrett. Atlanta could save up to $16-million with his release, and they were 30th in available space heading into the contact period. READ MORE: Falcons Release Grady Jarrett

Follow every signing and trade with The Athletic’s live coverage of 2025 NFL free agency The Falcons aren’t going to make the same splash they did last year in free agency when they signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to the largest total-value free-agency deal in league history.

The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back another familiar face in the secondary. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team has agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Mike Ford on a two-year, $4 million contract. The 29-year-old previously played for the Falcons in 2022, appearing in all 17 games with two starts.

Receiver KhaDarel Hodge will continue his career with the Falcons. Hodge has agreed to return to Atlanta on a two-year, $6 million deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL media. Hodge, 30, has spent the last three seasons with the Falcons.