Atlanta Falcons roster: Which players are free agents in 2017

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Atlanta Falcons’ free agents in 2017

A number of Atlanta Falcons become free agents at the end of the 2016 season. Among the names are Jonathan Babineaux, Matt Schaub, Eric Weems and Dwight Fr

January 22, 2017, Atlanta: Jonathan Babineaux reacts to a touchdown by Devonta Freeman against the Packers in the NFL football NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 2: Dwight Freeney #93 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after a sack against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on October 2, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

October 30, 2016 ATLANTA: Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme picks up yardage after catching a pass against the Packers during the first half in an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Chester (65) and teammates break from a team huddle during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

January 22, 2017, Atlanta - Falcons fullback Patrick DiMarco (42) runs with the ball during the NFC Championship game against the Packers in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, January 22, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 11: Sean Weatherspoon #56 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts with Vic Beasley #44 after a tackle against the Washington Redskins at Georgia Dome on August 11, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

081116 ATLANTA: Falcons backup quarterback Matt Schaub completes a pass against the Redskins during the first quarter in an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, August 11, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

072916 FLOWERY BRANCH: Falcons Philip Wheeler during training camp on Friday, July 29, 2016, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

090315 ATLANTA: Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo catches a pass while preparing to play the Ravens in a preseason game on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons defensive end Courtney Upshaw (91) celebrates as he sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Kemal Ishmael #36, Paul Worrilow #55 and Justin Hardy #16 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate Worrilow's fumble recovery on the opening kick off in the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Eric Weems #14 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

December 18, 2016, ATLANTA: Falcons linebacker LaRoy Reynolds celebrates a 41-13 victory over the 49ers in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

December 4, 2016 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half in an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Kansas City Chiefs won 29 - 28 over the Atlanta Falcons. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Tom Compton (76) goes through drills during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons' Dashon Goldson warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

September 18, 2014 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half during the first half in their NFL football game on Thursday, September 18, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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January 22, 2017, Atlanta: Jonathan Babineaux reacts to a touchdown by Devonta Freeman against the Packers in the NFL football NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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