In a move to fortify their offensive line, the Atlanta Falcons have acquired offensive tackle Michael Jerrell from the Seattle Seahawks. This trade, reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, involves the Falcons sending a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft to Seattle. The timing of this trade is crucial, occurring just hours before the NFL’s deadline for teams to cut down their rosters to 53 players. [1, 3]
Jerrell, a second-year player, was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of the University of Findlay, a Division II school. Despite his relatively unknown collegiate background, Jerrell quickly made an impact in Seattle. Last season, he stepped up to make three starts at right tackle due to injuries on the Seahawks’ offensive line, including his first career start against the very team he’s now joining, the Falcons. [1]
During his time with the Seahawks, Jerrell played 250 offensive snaps, primarily at right tackle. While his Pro Football Focus grade of 46.4 ranked 82nd out of 86 NFL offensive tackles who played at least 250 snaps, he showed improvement during the 2025 preseason. He posted a 64.8 PFF grade over three preseason games and allowed no pressures through the first two, though he did surrender a sack and a quarterback hurry in the final preseason game. [1]
The Falcons’ decision to trade for Jerrell comes amidst injuries to two of their top three offensive tackles, highlighting their need for depth at the position. Jerrell, who stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 309 pounds, is expected to compete for a backup tackle spot in Atlanta, potentially even vying for a starting role. His agent, Brian Hamilton, confirmed the trade, which was first reported by NFL Media. [2, 3]
Jerrell’s journey to the NFL is quite interesting. A native of Indianapolis, the 26-year-old has a basketball athletic background. While some critics have pointed to his need for improvement in pass blocking, his run-blocking skills have been noted. He was ranked 95th out of 140 run-blocking tackles and 32nd out of 140 pass-blocking tackles by Pro Football Focus in the 2024 season. [2]
This trade signifies the Falcons’ commitment to shoring up their offensive line as they prepare for the upcoming season. With the conditional nature of the draft pick, the Falcons are making a low-risk move to add a player with NFL experience and potential. It will be interesting to see how Michael Jerrell fits into the Falcons’ scheme and what impact he has on their offensive line in the 2025 season. [1, 2, 3]
References
[1] https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/report-seattle-seahawks-trading-michael-jerrell-atlanta-falcons/1820205
[2] https://www.ajc.com/sports/2025/08/report-falcons-trade-for-tackle-help/
[3] https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/atlanta-falcons-53-man-roster-tracker-2025