Quinn eager for Long’s second workout with Falcons
Falcons coach Dan Quinn may not be done amassing offensive linemen.
Jake Long, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, is set to have a second workout for the Falcons on Wednesday.
“We worked him out at the start of training camp,” Quinn said. “We want to see the progress that he’s made during that time. That’s kind of where we are headed now. He’s another month removed from the surgery. We are looking forward for him to come down.”
Two picks after Long was selected back in 2008, the Falcons picked quarterback Matt Ryan.
The Falcons currently have left Jack Matthews and right tackle Ryan Schraeder at right tackle. Tackles Tyler Polumbus and Bryce Harris are on the roster. Pierce Burton is on the practice squad. Also, Lamar Holmes in on reserved/physically unable to perform list.
Polumbus would seem the odd player out if the Falcons elect to sign Long. Also, the team is carrying seven wide receivers and five defensive backs and could cut from that position group.
Long is a four-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro selection.
Long, who is recovering from his second ACL tear, was cut by the Rams in March in a salary cap move that saved them $8 million.
Long was once considered one of the best tackles in the NFL, but the injuries have slowed down his career. He has finished each of the past four seasons on injured reserve.
Long left the Dolphins after five seasons to sign a four-year, $34 million deal with the Rams.
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