The Atlanta Falcons want to re-sign linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who has missed all but seven games over the past two seasons due to injuries.

New coach Dan Quinn sees Weatherspoon as an important cog in his defense, and views Weatherspoon’s injuries as a string of bad luck. Weatherspoon is slated to become a free agent March 10.

“With him, it’s that toughness and the speed that he can play with so, yes, definitely someone that we’re talking to,” Quinn told ESPN.com. “I know he’s got that kind of attitude. And you know me, just from watching our style of defense, it’s fast and physical. And that’s what Sean is. So, we’re certainly hoping that he can be a big part of it moving forward.”

Second-year player Paul Worrilow started in the middle of the defense and led the Falcons with 142 tackles last season – 45 more than any other player on the roster.