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

PlayerPositionCollege
Ted BatesDefensive endNorfolk State
Chris ClaussPunterPenn State
Mark ComalanderQuarterbackRice
Robert HoughilinKickerIowa
Danny JamesWide receiverMorehouse
Gary McGuireLinebackerHouston
Vinson SmithLinebackerEast Carolina