The Falcons are in need of help on the defensive line and there could be a short-term solution that's on the market. Former 2nd round pick of the Giants back in 2013, has been a solid run stopper and a cap friendly player during his 5-year career.
Hankins cap hit will not be a major blow if he gets an incentive laced deal. His base salary last season with the Colts was $3 million but his roster bonus was $7.5 million of a 3-year deal worth $27 million dollars.
The Falcons don't have a ton of cap space but I think they could sign him for around $3-$4 million a year and backload his deal. Hankins could be a big body the Falcons need in the middle of their line after losing Dontari Poe to the Panthers. His massive frame could draw a double team and give Grady Jarrett more room to roam. He is a traditional 3-4 nose tackle/end, but the Falcons could use him as a defensive tackle, just as the Giants did when they took him out of Ohio State.
Grady Jarrett is going into the final year of his deal and this could help him earn a bigger deal if he performs well (Even though the 3 Super Bowl sacks didn't do it). Hankins could also help the linebackers and safeties roam free in the run game. Atlanta lost a step in the pass rush and it was due to their lack of push up the middle after they lost Rashede Hageman and Jonathan Babineaux.
Atlanta would have to make a move soon because there are some teams that need help at tackle and could offer him a better deal. He could also help the Falcons build depth at key positions in the draft, starting in the 1st round.
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