on his way back to join a defensive line that could use his help."When we learned Adrian Clayborn was not going to be with the Patriots this season Black Deion Jones Jersey , the natural question to ask was whether he might return to the Falcons. Clayborn played some of his best football as a rotational defensive end for Atlanta, after all, and he played well and graded out well in 2018 despite not piling up sacks.The answer to that question, happily, appears to be yes.Clayborn, who will turn 31 in July, put up 17 sacks in three seasons with Atlanta, playing in 45 of a possible 48 games during his last stint with the Falcons. He was a valuable rotational pass rusher and a quality run stopper, which ensured he got tons of run for the team both before and after Takkarist McKinley joined up. While he put up just 2.5 sacks in 14 games with the Patriots last year Deion Jones Jersey 2019 , he was still good against the run and still managed 13 quarterback hits, very much in line with the kind of production he was putting up in Atlanta from 2015-2017.We don’t know the structure yet, but it appears it will come with incentives, and this is a signing I’m fully on board with. The Falcons were dreadfully thin at defensive end and counting on a big step forward from Takk McKinley (which I think will happen), major improvement from Vic Beasley (which I’m less certain about), and significant snaps from Steven Means. Bringing back Clayborn gives them a proven, well-rounded defensive end with experience in Dan Quinn’s defense to rotate in and take on a larger role if anyone falters, and it can’t help but boost a pass rush that was uncertain to say the least heading into next year. The team still has room to add a pure pass rusher at defensive end in the draft or an impact defensive tackle, but Clayborn’s signing at least gives them a solid group of seven players along the defensive line before the draft ever happens.We welcome Clay back warmly and hope he’s ready to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks again in 2019. Chris Lindstrom Mohamed Sanu Jersey 2019 , Kaleb McGary, and Kendall Sheffield remain unsigned." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Falcoholican Atlanta Falcons communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Falcons sign four draft picks to rookie dealsNew,24commentsChris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary, and Kendall Sheffield remain unsigned. EDTShareTweetShareShareFalcons sign four draft picks to rookie dealsPhoto by Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesOn Friday evening, the Atlanta Falcons announced that they’ve agreed to terms with four of their 2019 draft selections. The players who signed are DE John Cominsky, CB Jordan Miller, RB Qadree Ollison, and WR/RB Marcus Green. DE John Cominsky Black Mohamed Sanu Jersey , CharlestonCominsky is a guy with the physical tools to succeed on the Falcons defensive line, where he could excel as an interior pass rusher with time. His sub-4.7 40 at 285 pounds is most impressive, and Cominsky will likely head into the year as the Falcons fifth end, and possibly slide inside sometimes. As an interesting side note, Cominsky and GM Thomas Dimitroff are both from Barberton. RB Qadree Ollison, PittsburghWith running backs Devonta Freeman, Ito Smith, and Brian Hill currently on the roster, it’ll be interesting to see how the backfield shapes up come September. Ollison is a big back with versatility and should stick as a short yardage and receiving option. His pass protection skills are also heralded. CB Jordan Miller Stitched Kemal Ishmael Jersey , WashingtonMiller was the second corner the Falcons selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. He has the height, long arms, and speed (4.49 40) that Dan Quinn looks for in a defensive back. He’ll likely find most of his playing time coming on special teams during his rookie season. WR/RB Marcus Green, Louisiana-MonroeGreen has experience at wide receiver, running back, and special teams, which gives him an edge to make the final roster. He wasn’t invited to the NFL combine, but ran a 4.39 40 at his pro day.