In that same presser, Cunningham also referred to the wide receiver position as a premium position. The abundance of one-year deals that Cunningham handed out directly correlates with the lack of picks in this year’s draft. That does not mean the team’s needs will be ignored; rather, Cunningham won’t let them box him in. The more draft capital Cunningham has, the greater his freedom, which is why he’s already been aggressive in acquiring future capital. We haven’t seen an Ian Cunningham-led draft yet, but Atlanta’s moves this offseason have been aligned with the conversations Cunningham has had with the media.

Source: New York Times April 06, 2026 16:01 UTC