The Falcons might have avoided the worst-case scenario news with safety Keanu Neal’s knee injury.
But they’re making backup plans as well.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Falcons are working out veteran safety Dashon Goldson today.
Goldson was released in March by Washington, and has had a few sniffs here and there. The 31-year-old former 49er and Buccaneers safety may be past his prime, but the Falcons might not be able to afford to be picky at the moment.
Neal’s having knee surgery after being injured Thursday night, and is expected to miss three or four weeks. The rookie from Florida was heading up a pretty thin depth chart at the position anyway, so bringing in reinforcements is reasonable.
