With linebacker De’Vondre Campbell going to Arizona on a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million, the Falcons went 0 for 3 on players they hoped to retain from the 2019 roster.
Tight end Austin Hooper signed a four-year, $42 million deal with the Cleveland Browns and backup guard Wes Schweitzer signed a three-year, $13 million deal with Washington.
At the combine, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team would let the three test the open market, while hoping they would return.
The Falcons didn’t have enough salary cap space to retain the three players they drafted and developed and they let defensive end Vic Beasley leave, too.
The team also released other veterans in cornerback Desmond Trufant, running back Devonta Freeman, tight end Luke Stocker and reserve tackle Ty Sambrailo to help their salary cap situation.
Here’s a look at where things stand with the Falcons’ free agency moves:
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
OFFENSE
Kenjon Barner, running back -- Unrestricted free agent.
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. Has agreed to terms with the Browns.
Matt Simms, quarterback -- Unrestricted free agent.
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. Set to sign with Washington
Ty Sambrailo, tackle - Released by the team on March 16
Devonta Freeman - Cut by the team on March 17
Luke Stocker, tight end - To be released pending a physical
DEFENSE
Dante Fowler Jr, defensive end -- Agreed to three-year, $48 million deal with the Falcons .
Vic Beasley, defensive end/linebacker – Will not be re-signed. Will join Titans on a one-year deal
De'Vondre Campbell, linebacker – Will be allowed to hit the market. Agreed to one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million with Arizona.
Adrian Clayborn, defensive end -- Unrestricted free agent.
Jack Crawford, defensive tackle -- Unrestricted free agent.
Johnathan Cyprien, safety -- Unrestricted free agent.
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 -- Unrestricted free agent.
Jamar Taylor, cornerback -- Unrestricted free agent.
John Wetzel, offensive lineman – Vested veteran contract terminated and then re-signed.
J.J. Wilcox, safety -- Unrestricted free agent.
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, cornerback -- Unrestricted free agent
Desmond Trufant - Released by team He signed a two-year, $21 million eal with the Detroit Lions
» MORE: Desmond Trufant signs with Detroit
SPECIAL TEAMS
Matt Bosher, punter -- Unrestricted free agent
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 - Falcons placed fifth-round tender
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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