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Some Falcons players have been asked whether they’d like to remain in Atlanta.

Safety Justin Simmons on Jan. 5: “I honestly haven’t given that a thought. Man, I love it in Atlanta. I think things are trending in the right direction. There’s a lot of firsts here, but I’ve been a part of a lot of firsts in Denver, and I just feel like things are trending in the right direction. There’s a lot to take away from it, man, but the locker room is unique. There’s really great leadership. This place is in really good hands.”

• The Falcons signed Simmons on Aug. 18, 2024. He was a top free agent after a standout run with the Denver Broncos, who drafted the All-Pro safety in 2016. He was immediately named the starter opposite safety Jessie Bates III. In 16 starts, Simmons had two interceptions, seven pass breakup and 62 total tackles.

Safety Richie Grant on Jan. 6: “I love Atlanta, man. Atlanta (is) home, first team – obviously. I feel like athletes coming in want to finish with their first team. But I’m leaving it in God’s hands. I’m sure I’ll have plenty of talks coming up, and whatever happens, happens.”

• Grant was a starter in the secondary during the 2022-23 seasons after the team selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He moved to a backup role in 2024 when the Falcons brought in Simmons. Still, Grant appeared in every game, starting the sole one Simmons did not. Grant broke up two passes and made 14 total tackles in 162 defensive snaps (15% of the team’s total) and 349 special teams snaps (78%).

Center Drew Dalman on Jan. 6: “I’m not really going to discuss that kind of stuff. It’s pretty personal, and it’s team related.”

• However, when asked about his overall experience since being drafted by the Falcons in 2021, Dalman said: “It’s been an awesome experience, and I hope it continues and all that. Playing with incredible teammates over the years and having incredible coaches, I’ve enjoyed and savored every bit of it.”
• Dalman has been the Falcons’ starting center since 2022. He missed eight games in 2024 while on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. In the nine games he did play, Dalman took 92% of the offensive snaps. He allowed just 13 pressures and two sacks, according to Next Gen Stats, ranking among the best at his position in both categories.