Jonnu Smith, TE (ATL)

Headed to Falcons

The Patriots are slated to trade Smith to the Falcons in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The move frees up cap space for the Patriots, while leaving Hunter Henry as the team's clear-cut top tight end ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Smith is in line to provide the Falcons with an experienced pass-catching option to work behind starting TE Kyle Pitts. This past season -- his second with New England -- Smith recorded 27 catches on 38 targets for 245 yards in 14 games.

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Mack Hollins

Mack Hollins

WR | ATL

Lands in Atlanta

Hollins agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor Heinicke

Taylor Heinicke

QB | ATL

Prepping for backup role

Heinicke said his goal is to be "the best backup I can" behind fellow Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. "They drafted [Ridder] high for a reason," Heinicke added Thursday afternoon.

Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder

QB | ATL

Still viewed as Falcons' starter

Despite the Falcons' reported signing of Taylor Heinicke, Ridder is still expected to enter training camp as the starting quarterback, ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports.

Jessie Bates III

Jessie Bates III

DB | ATL

Headed to Atlanta

Bates is in line to sign with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kyle Pitts

Kyle Pitts

TE | ATL

Rehab progressing on schedule

Falcons tight end coach Justin Peele said Monday that Pitts (knee) is "on schedule" in his recovery, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Younghoe Koo

Younghoe Koo

K | ATL

Perfect in Week 18 win

Koo went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 3-for-3 on point-after tries during Sunday's 30-17 win versus the Buccaneers.