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Odds of Sherman landing with Falcons

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones can't make the catch on fourth down as Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman defends Oct. 16, 2016, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

Credit: Otto Greule Jr

Credit: Otto Greule Jr

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones can't make the catch on fourth down as Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman defends Oct. 16, 2016, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.
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March 10, 2018

Unlike defensive lineman Michael Bennett, the Falcons don’t really need Richard Sherman, who was released by Seattle on Friday.

Sherman, who was never fast and was starting to grab receivers’ jerseys a bit too much, would be coming off Achilles surgery. He does know the defense, and there is a connection with Falcons coach Dan Quinn.

The Falcons also lost cornerback Jalen Collins, a former second-round pick, last season.

Sherman would be added for depth. He likely could play elsewhere and get a more lucrative deal.

Below are official betting odds on where Sherman will land, courtesy of Bookmaker.eu, one of the world's largest sportsbooks.

Richard Sherman's team for 2018 NFL regular season

Field +140

New England Patriots +350

Chicago Bears +400

Oakland Raiders +550

Los Angeles Chargers +600

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +900

San Francisco 49ers +1500

Cleveland Browns +1500

Atlanta Falcons +1500

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