5 defensive line trade options to help the Falcons for their 2024 playoff push

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. At 5-3, that’s more realistic now than it ever has been for the Dirty Birds.

However, the defensive line needs some help if the team is really going to make waves in January. The Falcons are last in the NFL in sacks on the season (6) and have struggled to consistently get after the quarterback through eight games.

Lucky for them, the 2024 NFL trade deadline isn’t until next Tuesday. There is still plenty of time for the Falcons to add more pass-rush help to the roster.

Sure, the team sent its 2025 third-round pick to the New England Patriots for outside linebacker Matt Judon, but another player could really help. Let’s go over five options.