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Football Outsiders is doing a league-wide series of posts called "Red Flags," which take a look at the biggest remaining issue facing each team.

Thomas Dimitroff dropped breadcrumbs for weeks before the NFL draft. The Falcons general manager hinted that a first-round trade was coming, and he didn't disappoint, swapping Atlanta's 30th overall pick and a third- and sixth-rounder with the St.

While many fans enjoy following the NFL offseason because of the hope and optimism that it often generates for the coming year, the free-agency period and the draft can be nerve-racking for veteran NFL players and their families.

On Saturday night John Abraham, former defensive end of the Atlanta Falcons tweeted on his personal Twitter Account, "Retiring 13" and "Done". To those that follow, this may have pointed signs toward the end of his career and retirement ensuing but sources close to him said that the tweets had little to do with nothing and other reports had Abraham ... (more)

The Atlanta Falcons let go of John Abraham before the start of free agency. It might be time for their fans to finally let Abraham go.

Malliciah Goodman wasn't surprised to be asked about his long arms after his first practice with the Atlanta Falcons .

Let's have a little fun and look back at the latter stages of the NFL draft. I'm going to pick one player from each team who was drafted after the third round that might end up getting significant playing time as a rookie.

RISING Matt Ryan . With Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers signing a huge contract extension, Ryan and his agent have stepped out of the on-deck circle and are walking toward the plate.

The 2013 Falcons draft was organized around a guiding principle: Get better on defense, for this year and years to come.

The Falcons were very active in this year's NFL Draft, adding some key position players, including 2 cornerbacks in the first 2 rounds, and addressed other needs like defensive end and tight end.

The Atlanta Falcons kept their focus on defense Saturday, adding defensive ends Malliciah Goodman of Clemson and Stansly Maponga from TCU on the third day of the NFL draft.

There's been a lot of chatter about re-signing John Abraham. On some level, it seems necessary, now that the Falcons have foregone the top tier of draftable defensive ends.

One need is off the board after Round 1. What other positions do the Falcons need to look at in the remaining rounds? The Atlanta Falcons addressed a glaring need by selecting Desmond Trufant in Round 1 of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Based on a little bit of knowledge and a lot of projection, a closer look at what we can expect from the Atlanta Falcons in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jonathan Massaquoi work outs out at their NFL football training complex, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga.

The Falcons had the best record in the NFC last season and they earned the #1 seed in the post season, coming up short of playing in the Super Bowl.

Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons' general manager, has had an active offseason. He slashed payroll , signed two key veterans and, in a move that blindsided most, cut one of his last remaining veteran offensive linemen to clear yet more salary cap space.