The Atlanta Falcons didn’t do much to address the wide receiver spot in free agency or the 2025 NFL Draft. The Falcons re-signed veteran Khadarel Hodge to a two-year deal, but he’s more of a special-teams contributor than a WR3/4.
In the draft, Atlanta focused on the defense, which was the smart decision as they needed more young talent at all three levels. However, after the draft, the Falcons signed two wide receivers to UDFA deals (Nick Nash and Quincy Skinner Jr.).
While it would be nice for Nash and Skinner to make the 53-man roster, Atlanta should not put all their eggs into these rookies being Day 1 starters. Therefore, the next best option is to get a veteran wide receiver in free agency.
Luckily for the Falcons, several vets who could slide into that WR4 spot behind Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and Ray-Ray McCloud are still available in free agency. In fact, a receiver just released on Wednesday should be at the top of the Falcons’ FA WR target list.
The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran wide receiver Gabe Davis after one year with the club. Davis signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Jags last year. However, the veteran wide receiver struggled to live up to expectations.
Last season, the former Buffalo Bills wide receiver only played 10 games as he was hampered by a torn meniscus in his left knee, which abruptly ended his first year in Jacksonville. Davis had career lows across the board with 20 receptions (42 targets) for 239 yards and two touchdowns.
The 26-year-old receiver also averaged 23.9 yards per game and a dismal two yards after the catch per reception. It was an underwhelming performance by Davis, who made many explosive plays to start his career with Buffalo.
If you are Falcons GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris, Davis would be the perfect buy-low candidate on a one-year deal. After a disastrous 2024 season, Atlanta could offer the vet a chance to rebuild his value in an offense with playmakers at WR, TE, RB, and a young quarterback.
Davis wouldn’t be asked to be a top option, but if one of Atlanta’s receivers were to get banged up, he has the experience as a starter. When healthy, Davis can stretch the field with his speed, as evident by his 16.7 yards per catch average.
Looking at the Falcons’ WR depth chart after London, Mooney, and McCloud, there are a lot of unproven guys and question marks. Davis could be a small answer to their wide receiver depth issues.