"Malone will likely never live up to his 3rd-round (pick 82) selection. He was drafted by former GM Terry Fontenot in hopes that he would be a key contributor to the pass rush. However, since his rookie season, he hasn't logged more than 90 snaps on defense and has only three sacks to his name after four years in Atlanta."
"While Malone's defensive snaps were minimal in 2025, he did find himself in the right place at the right time against the Bills, hauling in a ball deflected by Zach Harrison for a game-sealing interception."
"Malone is fighting for his roster spot and likely be on the bubble from the start of camp. However, his experience and willingness to do the dirty work cannot be overlooked."
DeAngelo Malone is rejoining the Atlanta Falcons after being drafted in the 3rd round of the 2022 Matt Ryan trade. His performance has been underwhelming, with minimal defensive snaps and only three sacks in four years. Despite this, he has contributed on special teams, although he struggled last season with missed tackles. Malone's interception against the Bills showcased his potential, but he will need to prove himself during camp to secure a roster spot, leveraging his work ethic and experience.
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