Lofa Tatupu News

We've heard plenty recently from organized team activities for the Buccaneers, Saints and Panthers.

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. Let's take a look at the top headlines from around the division.

1 defense, Lofa Tatupu or Akeem Dent? Confirm who's going to be in the slot if they line up in the nickel.

Those who have been watching the Falcons this offseason have been wondering why the Falcons haven't made the huge splash in free agency that they could have with Arthur Blank's money and the creativity of Thomas Dimitroff under the cap.

After losing a third playoff game in four years to the New York Giants this past January, it was clear changes had to be made if the Atlanta Falcons hope to compete for the Super Bowl this season.

WR Julio Jones found the end zone in each of his last four games: six scores in December, eight for the season.

The Saints also lost their second-round draft pick both this year and next, and they will miss out on two impact players because of that as well.

With the 2012 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agency in the rearview mirror, NFL.com analyst Elliot Harrison is examining each team's offseason activity and identifying remaining holes to fill.

The NFL recently granted the Atlanta Falcons $3 million worth of salary-cap credits due to the money Michael Vick owed the franchise after the quarterback declared bankruptcy following a conviction on dogfighting charges while a member of the Falcons, according to league sources.