Atlanta re-signed cornerback Mike Hughes and added veteran Mike Ford in free agency. Now Taylor gives the team more depth behind A.J. Terrell and Hughes. Since the Falcons have not re-signed Dee Alford, Taylor's signing could indicate that they're going in a different direction.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran defensive lineman Morgan Fox to a two-year contract, NFL Network reported

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox to a two-year deal worth up to $8.5 million, according to Peter Schrager of Fox Sports. Fox, 30, spent the past three seasons with the Chargers,

Jarrett was released on Monday morning in one of the NFL's more shocking pre-free agency moves. While an extension was also possible, the Falcons opted to move on from the face of their defense for the last 10 NFL seasons. Jarrett should have plenty of interest around the league as a free agent.

NFL offseason is in full swing as the legal tampering period for free agency began on Monday, March 10 at noon ET and the new league year kicked off on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET. Several big names are already preparing to wear new threads after trade agreements involving playmakers like Deebo Samuel and DK Metcalf.

Welcome to the NFL's new league year and the official start of NFL free agency. The NFL's free agency negotiating window opened on Monday, but no deals with pending free agents from other clubs could be officially signed until the new league year kicked off on Wednesday afternoon.