Falcons' 2011 free agents

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons' 2011 free agents

Fifteen players from Atlanta's 2010 roster are eligible for free agency in 2011.

Jerious Norwood, RB: The 2006 third-round pick by Atlanta tore his ACL in Week 1. The speedy running back has 1,995 rushing yards, 7 TDs and 2 fumbles in three seasons with Atlanta.

Tony Gonzalez, TE: The future Hall of Famer became the first NFL tight end to reach 1,000 receptions by catching a 20-yard pass from Matt Ryan in Week 1 against Pittsburgh. Acquired from Kansas City via trade in 2009, Gonzalez has 70 catches for 656 yards and 6 touchdowns this season.

Brent Grimes, CB: After winning the starting job on the left side over Brian Williams in training camp, Grimes has his most productive year. The undrafted defensive back had 87 tackles and 5 INTs and 23 passes defended - a league best.

Stephen Nicholas, OLB: Fourth-year player had 78 tackles this season with one interception.

Harvey Dahl, OG: A fixture on the Falcons' offensive line since 2007, Dahl has been a starter since 2008, primarily protecting Matt Ryan's right side with Tyson Clabo.

Trey Lewis, DT: A sixth-round pick in 2007, Lewis has missed significant time with injuries. He has 31 tackles in 18 games over three seasons.

Jason Snelling, RB: Falcons' seventh-round pick in 2007 missed two games this season with a hamstring injury. In four seasons in Atlanta, he's averaged 4.1 yards per carry, amassing 1,042 rushing yards and 7 TDs. This season he's had 87 carries for 324 yards and 2 TDs.

Brian Finneran, WR: Finneran has long struggled with knee injuries. He played in 16 games this season after missing 2006 and 2007 because of knee injuries. Finneran had 19 catches for 166 yards and 3 touchdowns this season.

Michael Koenen, P: Signed as a free agent in 2005, Koenen hit 74 punts for an average 40.7 yards.

Matt Bryant, K: Signed late last season, Bryant took over Falcons kicking duties this season, making 82.8 percent of his field goals and all 44 extra-point attempts.

Brian Williams, CB: Signed last year by Atlanta, Williams played in 21 games for the Falcons amassing 54 tackles and 1 INT.

Coy Wire, OLB: The 2008 special teams captain played in 15 games this season, amassing 12 tackles.

Mike Peterson, OLB: A free-agent sign on in 2009, Peterson had 59 tackles, 2 INTs and 1 FF in a backup role in 2010.

Justin Blalock, OG: Falcons' second-round pick in 2007 draft has started every game the past three seasons.

Tyson Clabo, OT: A fixture on the Falcons' offensive line since 2006, Clabo has started every game since 2008, primarily protecting Matt Ryan's right side with Harvey Dahl.

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Jerious Norwood, RB: The 2006 third-round pick by Atlanta tore his ACL in Week 1. The speedy running back has 1,995 rushing yards, 7 TDs and 2 fumbles in three seasons with Atlanta.

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