When the Atlanta Falcons made improving edge rusher their offseason priority, they addressed an attitude as well as a position. Veteran Leonard Floyd and rookie first-round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

The Falcons overhauled their defense in the offseason. They're hoping players with "a natural edge" lead to a change on the field, too.

The Falcons paid quite the price for Pearce, as they gave up their 2026 first-round pick in the trade, but this rookie has been making waves in training camp. The Falcons' website