The Atlanta Falcons announced on Apr. 20 the jersey numbers for their recent offseason acquisitions, as well as changes for several returning players. The team has undergone significant changes this year, hiring Kevin Stefanski as head coach and Ian Cunningham as general manager, and bringing in 20 new players through free agency, including right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
The Falcons also introduced redesigned jerseys that feature red as the home color with silver accents. The newly released roster details the assigned numbers for each of the team’s latest additions. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will wear number 1, wide receiver Jahan Dotson is set to wear number 4, kicker Nick Folk will have number 6, and right tackle Jawaan Taylor will take number 71. Other notable signings include quarterback Trevor Siemian (13), running back Brian Robinson Jr. (15), defensive end Azeez Ojulari (51), and tight end Austin Hooper (81). Returning players such as AJ Woods and Trenton Gil have also changed their numbers to 20 and 46 respectively.
These updates come after a period of organizational change aimed at improving performance on the field. The Atlanta Falcons compete in the National Football League’s NFC South division according to the official website. The team is based in Atlanta, Georgia according to the official website.
The franchise began play in 1965 as an expansion team according to the official website, and has advanced to two Super Bowls—once in 1998 and again in 2016 according to the official website. Freddie the Falcon serves as their mascot according to the official website.
As fans prepare for a new season with fresh faces both on staff and on the field, these updates signal a period of transition for a franchise with decades of history.