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Falcons release DT Grady Jarrett, save millions in cap space for free agency
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According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Atlanta Falcons are releasing veteran defensive lineman Grady Jarrett after 10 NFL seasons. Jarrett, originally drafted by the team in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft, has been one of Atlanta's few consistent defensive players for the last decade.
The Falcons are releasing Jarrett just before the official start of NFL free agency. According to Over The Cap, the team has freed up $16,250,000 in cap space while incurring a dead cap hit of $4.1 million. This move comes just hours after the team reached a two-year, $45 million extensio n with veteran left tackle Jake Matthews .
While the numbers aren't yet official, the team should have saved roughly $26 million in cap space from these two moves combined. This would bring Atlanta's cap number to around $20 million just in time to start negotiating with free agents.
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Jarrett, 31, has racked up 496 tackles (267 solo), 36.5 sacks and five forced fumbles over 152 career games. The former Clemson standout is free to sign with any team and will likely look to join a contender after missing the playoffs for seven straight seasons with the Falcons.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons release Grady Jarrett ahead of NFL free agency
