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Falcons Face Lingering Uncertainty at Second LB Position
- Falcons are assessing a replacement for Kaden Elliss as they prepare for training camp, creating uncertainty at the second linebacker spot.
- Christian Harris is the front-runner to start alongside Divine Deablo, trying to establish the defense’s language and leadership.
- Harris, who played 46 games and 27 starts for the Texans, faces a shift after injuries limited him in 2024 and reduced his role in 2025.
- The Falcons plan to rotate multiple players through walkthroughs, individual drills, and team periods to identify effective linebacker combinations.
- Divine Deablo will wear the green dot, while the team evaluates who will start beside him.
- Rookie Kendal Daniels could factor into the equation once he returns from a lower-body injury.
- Troy Andersen and Jalon Walker bring versatility and potential as rotational pieces in the linebacking corps.
- Coach Ulbrich expresses confidence in the linebacker unit's chemistry and the talent in the room.
- The defensive staff plans to use multiple packages to keep offenses guessing this season.
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