What happened: Atlanta now holds an extra second-round pick in the 2027 offseason, per @marcraimondi. The Falcons also carry the most salary-cap space in the NFL.

Why it matters: The pick came in the Jessie Bates trade with Jacksonville, which sent the safety to the Jaguars for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth. Atlanta is 3-6 and has lost two straight, and the new front office has the draft capital and cap room to reshape the roster.

What to watch: Watch how Atlanta uses its cap space and two second-round picks in the 2027 offseason.