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Matt Urben

Projecting the Falcons’ starting lineups in 2023

USA TODAY Sports Falcons Dale Zanine Brett Davis Bud Dupree Calais Campbell David Onyemata Eric Hartline Gary A Vasquez Jessie Bates III

After adding so many new pieces over the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons will have a very different look in 2023, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. The team signed several notable free agents, including Calais Campbell, Jessie Bates III, Bud Dupree and David Onyemata.

As the Falcons wrap up their second week of OTAs, check out our updated starting lineup projections going into the 2023 season.

QB: Desmond Ridder

(Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

RB: Bijan Robinson

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RB: Tyler Allgeier

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RB/WR/KR: Cordarrelle Patterson

(Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

WR: Drake London

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

WR: Mack Hollins

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Slot WR: Scotty Miller

(Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

TE: Kyle Pitts

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TE: Jonnu Smith

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

LT: Jake Matthews

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

LG: Matthew Bergeron

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Center: Drew Dalman

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

RG: Chris Lindstrom

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RT: Kaleb McGary

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

DE: Calais Campbell

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

DL: David Onyemata

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DL: Grady Jarrett

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DE: Bud Dupree

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LB: Lorenzo Carter

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ILB: Mykal Walker

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LB: Kaden Elliss

(Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

CB: A.J. Terrell

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

CB: Jeff Okudah

(Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Nickel CB: Mike Hughes

(Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Safety: Jessie Bates III

Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

Safety: Richie Grant

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Kicker: Younghoe Koo

(Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Punter: Bradley Pinion

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Long Snapper: Liam McCullough

(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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