The Atlanta Falcons have two of the NFL’s most underrated interior defensive linemen in Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata. The two veterans are still going strong in their early 30s and there’s no reason to believe they will slow down in 2024.
The Falcons used April’s draft to inject their defensive line with some young talent, selecting Clemson’s Ruke Orhorhoro in the second round and adding Oregon’s Brandon Dorlus in Round 4. Atlanta also selected Georgia’s Zion Logue in the sixth round and signed veteran Eddie Goldman to round out the unit.
ESPN’s Mike Clay has released his 2024 NFL projections, including ranking every interior defensive line group in the league. Where does the Falcons’ defensive line group sit among the rest of the league?
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New Orleans Saints
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Chicago Bears
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Minnesota Vikings
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Dallas Cowboys
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New England Patriots
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New York Jets
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Tennessee Titans
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Buffalo Bills
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Atlanta Falcons
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Seattle Seahawks
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Detroit Lions
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