Birds of prey: Falcons make splash, add star safety

Atlanta signed a hard-hitting safety less than 24 hours after swinging a trade for a talented edge-rusher. Beware, NFC South. The Falcons mean business. - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240816) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240816) Top Story Atlanta signed a hard-hitting safety less than 24 hours after swinging a trade for a talented edge-rusher. Beware, NFC South. 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