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Atlanta Falcons’ 2020 free agents

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Falcons have decisions to make on more than two dozen players
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jan 2, 2020

The Atlanta Falcons have decisions to make on more than two dozen unrestricted and restricted free agents this offseason.

Here is a player breakdown:

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

Offense

Kenjon Barner, running back 
Matt Schaub, quarterback (club option) 
Justin Hardy, wide receiver 
Austin Hooper, tight end 
Matt Simms, quarterback 
Keith Smith, fullback 
Wes Schweitzer, offensive guard/center

Defense

Vic Beasley, defensive end/linebacker 
De'Vondre Campbell, linebacker 
Adrian Clayborn, defensive end 
Jack Crawford, defensive tackle 
John Cyprien, safety 
Tyeler Davison, defensive tackle 
Ra'Shede Hageman, defensive tackle 
Kemal Ishmael, safety/linebacker
Steven Means, defensive end 
Sharrod Neasman, safety 
Jamar Taylor, cornerback 
John Wetzel, offensive lineman 
J.J. Wilcox, safety 
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, cornerback 

Special teams

Matt Bosher, punter 
Ryan Allen, punter

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

Offense

Brian Hill, running back

Defense

Michael Bennett, defensive tackle

Special teams 

Younghoe Koo, place kicker

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