Falcons continue monster August, push for elite defense with historic extension

The Atlanta Falcons opened the offseason with one of the biggest pickups on offense, signing four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in March.

Five months later, the team is closing the summer with a flourish, loading up on defense in a push to be considered a serious Super Bowl contender.

The Falcons first acquired four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon in a trade with the New England Patriots on Aug. 14 and then signed…