FALCONS SQUAD SHOW: Ian Cunningham finds VALUE before the 2026 NFL Draft

Atlanta Falcons shake up their defensive line, trading Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars for Mason Smith as GM Ian Cunningham searches for hidden value ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Falcons lacking a first-round pick, hosts Jarvis Davis, Aaron Freeman, and Miles Garrett examine the impact of this move on Atlanta’s draft strategy and long-term roster construction, weighing Mason Smith’s run-stopping upside against Orhorhoro’s pass rush flashes.

Key questions emerge: Can the Falcons unearth the next Brandon Dorlus in the later rounds? Will James Pierce Jr.’s situation—and the uncertainty at edge rusher—influence Atlanta’s picks? The crew debates prospects like Peter Woods, Christian Miller, and sleeper value at wide receiver, while reflecting on the franchise’s rocky draft history and evaluating whether Cunningham can defy past failures. With trade rumors swirling and a deep edge class on the board, the Falcons’ direction in the 2026 NFL Draft is anything but certain.

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