Dimitroff on the release of Robert Alford

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff holds a press conference with the media at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta.   Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff holds a press conference with the media at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff on the release of Robert Alford on Tuesday:

“We thank Robert for all that he brought to the team during his six seasons in Atlanta,” Dimitroff said. “He was a significant contributor to our defense and we have a great deal of respect for him. We wish Robert all the best going forward.”