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Nov 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates after a sack against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Reports: Falcons to release DT Grady Jarrett, saving $16.25M

Posted on | by Field Level Media

Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will be released by the Atlanta Falcons in a cap-related move, his agent confirmed to multiple outlets.

The Falcons would save up to $16.25 million in salary cap space by parting with Jarrett, a centerpiece of the Atlanta defense since he was drafted by the team in the fifth round of the 2015 draft.

Jarrett will turn 32 on the weekend of the 2025 NFL Draft and played in all 17 games in 2024 after missing the final nine games of the 2023 season due to a torn ACL.

General manager Terry Fontenot said at the NFL Scouting Combine last month that Jarrett wasn’t “untouchable” but also indicated the door would be open for his return if the Falcons released him. Fontenot was the team’s GM in 2022 when the Falcons signed him to a contract extension through 2026.

Jarrett started 137 regular-season games — and five playoff games — with Atlanta and recorded 496 tackles, 77 tackles for loss, 36.5 sacks, forced five fumbles and recovered three. He played in a total of 157 games, including postseason.

–Field Level Media

Oct 22, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Maryland WR Rakim Jarrett declares for NFL draft

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Maryland receiver Rakim Jarrett said Tuesday that he is skipping the school’s bowl game and entering the NFL draft.

Jarrett, who will miss the Mayo Bowl against No. 23 North Carolina State on Dec. 30, had 119 catches for 1,552 yards and 10 touchdowns in three seasons with the Terrapins.

“After much consideration I have decided to enter my name into the 2023 NFL Draft. Thank you to everyone that has helped me along my journey,” Jarrett said on Twitter.

Jarrett caught 62 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns in 2021 but his numbers dropped to 40, 471 and three in 11 games this season.

Jarrett said during a press conference on Tuesday that he missed the regular-season finale against Rutgers due to a hyperextended knee.

“It was a little swelling,” Jarrett said. “I think I could have (played), but I would have had to brace it up. But it was Rutgers. They didn’t need me. Sorry, Rutgers.”

–Field Level Media