1988 Atlanta Falcons season
The 1988 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise’s 23rd season in the National Football League. The team was marred by tragedy when cornerback David Croudip died on October 10 after a cocaine overdose. It would be the first of three player deaths of the team in the space of two seasons.
Offseason
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
| Ted Bates | Defensive end | Norfolk State |
| Chris Clauss | Punter | Penn State |
| Mark Comalander | Quarterback | Rice |
| Robert Houghilin | Kicker | Iowa |
| Danny James | Wide receiver | Morehouse |
| Gary McGuire | Linebacker | Houston |
| Vinson Smith | Linebacker | East Carolina |