What happened: Gervon Dexter said Grady Jarrett was one of the first people to contact him after news of Dexter's extension broke. Atlanta finalized Dexter's four-year, $78 million extension on Sept. 30, with $46.5 million guaranteed.

Why it matters: Jarrett's quick outreach signals support from one of Atlanta's veteran defensive voices as the club commits long term to its interior front. The Falcons moved from trade acquisition to cornerstone quickly, giving Dexter a major deal about a month after his Aug. 30 arrival.

What to watch: The next meaningful development is how Atlanta deploys Dexter alongside Jarrett after making the new arrival a long-term piece up front.