Dwight Freeney

Falcons not expected to sign Dwight Freeney

The Atlanta Falcons aren't expected to sign free agent linebacker/defensive end Dwight Freeney.

What It Means:

Falcons' coach Dan Quinn wouldn't rule out a signing "down the line." The 36-year old Freeney also worked out for the Cincinnati Bengals last month. He should land with a team before training camp.

Freeney showed last season he still has gas left in the tank as a situational edge rusher, recording eight sacks and 36 total pressures (sacks, hits and hurries) on 208 snaps. With the 21st-ranked defense in the league last year, per our Adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points (NEP) per play metric, the Falcons should be willing to try just about anything.