What happened: Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported the agreement. Cincinnati selected Sample in the fourth round in 2021, and he spent five seasons with the Bengals.
Why it matters: Atlanta gains another edge option for its preseason roster competition. Sample became available after San Francisco released him last week, four months into a one-year deal.
By the numbers: Sample has appeared in 61 NFL games with five starts, totaling seven sacks. His 2025 production also included two tackles for loss and six quarterback hits.
What to watch: Formal completion of the deal and Sample's first practice with Atlanta are the next markers. His preseason usage will show where he fits in the edge rotation.