Arnold Ebiketie

ANALYSIS
A 2022 second-round pick, Ebiketie appeared in one more game than his rookie season but played 130 fewer defensive snaps. This may have been by design, as the Falcons loaded up on pass rushers last offseason to ensure Ebiketie was fresh when he was on the field. Despite the reduced playing time, Ebiketie posted 3.5 more sacks than last year and proved to be a disruptor, forcing two forced fumbles for a second straight season. Bud Dupree may sign elsewhere this offseason, which would open up more snaps for Ebiketie in 2024, but the Falcons would presumably bring in someone to replace Dupree if that's the case.

ANALYSIS
Rookie contracts rarely involve drama beyond when the player will sign, but this year's crop of second-round picks gained some additional leverage in the process when the Texans gave safety Jalen Pitre, the 37th overall selection, three fully guaranteed years on his four-year rookie deal. Ebiketie, taken with the next pick by the Falcons, is holding out for similar terms, and he'll likely get them given how desperately the team needs the Penn State product to inject some life in its pass rush.