Falcons Decline RFA Tender for Defensive Lineman Sam Roberts

The Atlanta Falcons have decided not to place an RFA tender on defensive lineman Sam Roberts, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent. Roberts, 27, appeared in five games for Atlanta in 2025, recording 18 tackles and one sack. While the team values his ability to play the nose tackle position, they opted against the $3.5 million tender price, hoping to re-sign him at a lower cost or find a suitable replacement on the open market.