Brooks Reed

Reed started an average of 13 games per season from 2011-2014 as a member of the Texans, with his rookie campaign being arguably his best output (45 tackles, six sacks). In his first two years in Atlanta his role was far less extensive, as Reed started in 12 total games, registering two sacks and 38 tackles. That is until 2017, when Vic Beasley's shift to outside linebacker opened up an opportunity for the veteran defensive end to rack up his highest sack count since his rookie year with four. Given that the Falcons have former first-round picks coming off either side of the defensive front in Vic Beasley and Takkarist McKinley, Reed will look to settle into a rotational role this season, likely playing somewhere between 25-to-30 percent of the snaps.