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Falcons release guard Brandon Fusco

May 22, 2018 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons new offensive guard Brandon Fusco (left) runs a drill with guard Jamil Douglas during organized team activities on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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May 22, 2018 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons new offensive guard Brandon Fusco (left) runs a drill with guard Jamil Douglas during organized team activities on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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April 29, 2019

After signing three guards in free agency and selecting another in last week’s NFL draft, the Falcons released offensive guard Brandon Fusco on Monday.

Fusco signed a three-year, $12.75 million contract before the 2018 season and started the opener at right guard.

The Falcons signed James Carpenter, Jamon Brown and Adam Gettis in free agency. They selected Chris Lindstrom with the 14th overall pick in the first round of last week’s draft.

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