Multiple outlets list Falcons as top landing spot for Russell Wilson

The Denver Broncos took on an unprecedented $85 million in dead cap by releasing veteran quarterback Russell Wilson just two seasons after acquiring him in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson is now set to hit the open market and should have several teams interested in his services.

Don’t be surprised if the Atlanta Falcons are one of those teams. Given their current quarterback situation, the Falcons should at least take a hard look at Wilson. A case could be made that Atlanta is a competent quarterback away from returning to the playoffs in 2024.

Multiple news outlets listed the Falcons as a top landing spot for Wilson in free agency. CBS Sports writer Jordan Dajani thinks Atlanta is an option if Wilson wants to continue starting:

New Falcons head coach Raheem Morris made it clear at the combine that all avenues are open when it comes to Atlanta finding its new quarterback. It could come via trade, free agency or the draft. That makes Wilson an option, especially when you consider that the 35-year-old probably wants to continue starting. – Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports

Morris has been clear that the team needs to find a new quarterback. “If we had better QB play last year in Atlanta, I might not be standing here,” Morris said at the NFL scouting combine last Tuesday. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler also feels the Falcons would be a good fit for Wilson in 2024:

An established veteran is attractive to Atlanta, but the sense is that the Falcons will target other quarterbacks. Execs I’ve spoken to largely expect Atlanta to walk away with one of these three quarterbacks. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN

While analysts may be linking Wilson to Atlanta, it’s hard to believe anything you hear in the NFL during this time of year. The latest rumor is Kirk Cousins will sign with the Falcons when free agency begins next week.

Atlanta is also considered a favorite for Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who most anticipate being traded before the 2024 NFL draft in April.

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