Beloved Falcons Veteran and Atlanta Cutting Ties?

It has been rumored that the Falcons and longtime veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett may part ways this offseason. Jarrett has been an intricate part of the defense and a more consistent one to boot.  

What would make the move sting a bit more is that Jarrett is a 10-year veteran on the team, an outstanding teammate and a Georgia native. Jarrett is set to earn $15.25 million next season, and if the Falcons release him before June 1, they would save $16.25 million in cap space, per Spotrac. 

Reports state that the Falcons could re-sign Jarrett, but it would come at a lower salary than what he would be set to make if he left Atlanta. 

What would the Falcons be losing with Jarrett? He would leave Atlanta with 496 career tackles and 36.5 sacks. He is considered undersized for the position, but his work ethic stood out the most. This would make him a favorable signing with a few good years left for any team wishing to improve on the defensive side of the football. 

Where Will Kirk Cousins End Up If Released By the Atlanta Falcons?

Yes, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is still on the team, but he could be released before his $10 million roster bonus kicks in for mid-March.

Some discussions and hypothetical roster evaluations have occurred since Raheem Morris effectively ended Cousins' time in Atlanta in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

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