Former Tucker High and East Carolina standout Dwayne Harris was released by the Giants on Thursday.
Andre Roberts, the Falcons returner last season, was signed by the Jets on Saturday. Roberts made $1.8 million last season. Harris made $3 million with the Giants, but was slowed by a foot injury.
Harris, 30, played four seasons with the Cowboys before signing a five-year, $17.5 million deal with the Giants. Harris’ released saved the Giants $2.45 million under their salary cap.
The Falcons have visited with linebacker Pernell McPhee.
Here’s an updated look at what the Falcons have done in free agency:
RE-SIGNED
— Kicker Matt Bryant re-signed a three-year, $10.5 million deal. The Falcons have options to pick up the contract in 2019 and 2020.
— Cornerback Leon McFadden signed to a one-year, $880,000 deal on March 13.
— Offensive tackle Austin Pasztor was the backup swing tackle who was active for eight games. He was signed to a one-year $880,000 deal with $90,000 guaranteed on March 13
— Cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson signed to a one-year, $880,000 deal with $90,000 guaranteed on March 12.
— Running back Terrence Magee signed to two-year, $1.510 million deal on Jan. 2.
— Free safety Ricardo Allen received a second-round tender that is worth $2.9 million.
— Offensive lineman Ben Garland has signed his second-round tender that is worth $2.9 million on March 17.
--Defensive end Derrick Shelby signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal after being released and visiting other teams.
SIGNED BY FALCONS
--Right guard Brandon Fusco to a three-year, $12.75 million contract on March 15.
--Tight end Logan Paulson signed to a one-year, $1.005 million contract with a $720,000 base salary on Thursday.
--Cornerback Justin Bethel to a one-year contract. Terms not filed yet.
SIGNED WITH ANOTHER TEAM
— Defensive end Adrian Clayborn led the team in sacks with 10.5 (including the playoffs). He played 576 snaps, the third-highest total along the defensive line. He signed a two-year, $12 million deal with $5.5 guaranteed with the New England Patriots on March 17.
— Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel didn’t provide the same explosive plays and was not re-signed. Was a disappointment in second season with the team, but hit the jackpot with the Chicago Bears. He signed a three-year, $26 million deal with $14 million guaranteed on March 15.
-- Defensive tackle Dontari Poe played 868 defensive snaps, the second highest on the team behind Jarrett’s 870 last season. He also played eight snaps on offense. He signed a three-year, $28 million deal with $10 million signing bonus on March 16. A total of $13.3 million of the deal is guaranteed.
— Returner Andre Roberts signed with the Jets on Saturday.
UNSIGNED
— Fullback Derrick Coleman played 268 snaps on special teams and led the team in special teams tackles with 15.
— Linebacker/safety Kemal Ishmael played 336 snaps on special teams and has value a reserve. Will test the market to see if someone thinks he’s more than a reserve.
— Defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin provided quality depth as a run-stuffer.
— Linebacker Jordan Tripp considered a solid special-teamer when healthy.
— Defensive tackle Courtney Upshaw played the run well for a former linebacker. Has held up well in the trenches.
— Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon was insurance last season for the young and inexperienced unit. He wants to continue playing.
— Wide receiver Nick Williams was not re-signed. Quinn mention Marvin Hall and Reggie Davis as potential replacement for the Gabriel and Williams.
— Running back Terron Ward was a valuable reserve.
— Safety Sharrod Neasman played 184 special teams snaps as a valuable reserve.
