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Vote: Who stays or goes on Falcons’ defense

Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux has spent 12 seasons with Atlanta.

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Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux has spent 12 seasons with Atlanta.
By AJC Sports
Updated Feb 24, 2017

The Atlanta Falcons reached the 2017 Super Bowl with a roster that included a defense that included three rookie starters.

With free agency and the NFL Draft approaching the team has decisions to make on a number of free agents and underperforming players.

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Look through the 2016 Super Bowl Atlanta Falcons' offensive roster and decide on whether the player should stay or go.

See how your answers compare to AJC Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter's.

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