The Falcons aren’t being shy about getting their cap number down. After the report Monday morning that the team would be releasing cornerback Desmond Trufant, now Devonta Freeman and offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo will become cap casualties as well.
The #Falcons are releasing RB Devonta Freeman, source says, saving more than $3M against the salary cap and moving on from their former starter.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
Falcons announced they have released OL Ty Sambrailo. That’s already three moves this morning.
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) March 16, 2020
Freeman, who underwhelmed last season, finishes his Falcons career with 3,977 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns, to go along with 257 catches, 2,015 receiving yards and 11 reception touchdowns.
Cutting him will save roughly $3.5 million in cap space for 2020.
As for Sambrailo, his loss isn’t nearly as significant as he’s been primarily a backup tackle for Atlanta. He had a cap hit of about $5.7 million this season.
The Falcons will probably look to add both a running back and corner in the upcoming NFL draft.
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