Falcons release offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo

In a salary cap move Monday, the Falcons released tackle Ty Sambrailo.

Sambrailo signed a three-year, $14.2 million contract just last February.

He played in 13 games last season. The Falcons created $3.7 million in salary cap space with the transaction.

During Week 17 against Tampa Bay, Sambrailo became the third offensive lineman in the NFL to record a touchdown catch during the 2019 season. His 35-yard score was the longest touchdown reception by an offensive lineman since 1970.

In 2018, Sambrailo played in all 16 games, with four starts, in his second season with the Falcons.

He was originally drafted by Denver in the second round (59th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.

He played 13 games in two seasons with the Broncos before the Falcons traded a fifth-round pick for him.

Overall, Sambrailo has played in 57 career games, including 13 starts.

Here’s a look at where things stand with the Falcons’ potential unrestricted and restricted free agents:

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

OFFENSE

Kenjon Barner, running back
Matt Schaub, quarterback – Club picked up his option, according to his agent.
Justin Hardy, wide receiver - Will not re-sign with team
Austin Hooper, tight end – Will be allowed to hit the market
Matt Simms, quarterback
Keith Smith, fullback – Was re-signed to a three-year deal on Saturday, March 14.
Wes Schweitzer, offensive guard/center – Will be allowed to hit the market
Ty Sambrailo, tackle - Cut by the team on March 16
Devonta Freeman - Released by team

DEFENSE

Vic Beasley, defensive end/linebacker – Will not be re-signed
De'Vondre Campbell, linebacker – Will be allowed to hit the market
Adrian Clayborn, defensive end
Jack Crawford, defensive tackle
Johnathan Cyprien, safety
Tyeler Davison, defensive tackle - Agrees to three-year deal
Ra'Shede Hageman, defensive tackle – Waived by the team on Jan. 13
Kemal Ishmael, safety/linebacker – Will not be re-signed by Falcons
Steven Means, defensive end - Re-signed to a one-year contract on March 9
Sharrod Neasman, safety
Jamar Taylor, cornerback
John Wetzel, offensive lineman – Vested veteran contract terminated and then re-signed.
J.J. Wilcox, safety
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, cornerback
Desmond Trufant, cornerback - Released by team

SPECIAL TEAMS

Matt Bosher, punter
Ryan Allen, punter – Signed to a one-year contract extension for $945,000 on Feb. 18
Sam Irwin-Hill, punter – Signed to a one-year contract worth $510,000

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

OFFENSE

Brian Hill, running back

DEFENSE

Michael Bennett, defensive tackle

SPECIAL TEAMS

Younghoe Koo, placekicker – Signed a one-year contract extension for $660,000 on Feb. 18.

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