CBS Sports grades Falcons’ trades for Jefferson and Street
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By: Deen Worley
The Atlanta Falcons made two trades prior to Tuesday’s deadline, but they weren’t the type of blockbuster deals that fans were hoping for. The team wasn’t able to land Montez Sweat or Chase Young, however, Atlanta added depth at two positions.
Wide receiver Van Jefferson came over from Los Angeles a few weeks ago and defensive lineman Kentavius Street was acquired from Philadelphia on Monday. Neither player should be considered a difference-maker, although both could help the Falcons down the stretch.
Atlanta didn’t give up a lot in either trade, so it’s tough to be overly critical regardless of how Jefferson and Street perform. CBS Sports gave the Falcons favorable marks in their recent trade grades feature.
Jefferson, a 2020 second-round pick out of Florida, is in the final year of his rookie contract, so the Falcons will be able to get a solid look at the 27-year-old within their offense before having to possibly commit long-term. Trade grades: A for Falcons, C for Rams. – CBS Sports
The Falcons really had nothing to lose by acquiring Jefferson, as CBS Sports pointed out. The former Rams wideout dropped a critical pass in last week’s loss to the Titans, but Atlanta may need him with Drake London banged up.
As for Street, he was productive under Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen when the two were in New Orleans in 2022. Street didn’t have the same level of production in Philadelphia this season, though.
However, the Eagles have one of the best defensive lines in the entire league, which left Street on the outside looking in on the rotation. This season, he has recorded just four combined tackles. For the Falcons, they just lost star lineman Grady Jarrett to a torn ACL in the loss to the Titans in Week 8, so Terry Fontenot was looking to add to the defensive line. Trade grades: A- for Falcons, B+ for Eagles. – CBS Sports
While the Falcons missed out on some bigger names, they didn’t mortgage their future for a short-term rental, and that’s probably a good thing.
Originally posted on Falcons Wire
