PFF grades Falcons’ transactions on Day 1 of free agency

The Atlanta Falcons were among the most active teams on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period. With over $60 million in cap space at their disposal, the Falcons swung for the fences by locking up one of the league’s best guards for five more years and agreeing to terms with the top safety on the market.

In addition to extending Chris Lindstrom and signing Jessie Bates III, the team brought back a few in-house free agents and signed two former Saints players — defensive tackle David Onyemata and linebacker Kaden Elliss. Thus far, the national reaction to Atlanta’s fast start to free agency has been mixed.

ESPN was lukewarm about the team’s signings, while CBS Sports named the Falcons as one of the “losers” of day one. Pro Football Focus offered grades for five of the team’s early transactions. Check them out below!