The Cincinnati Bengals released former Georgia football defensive tackle Geno Atkins on Friday. Atkins spent 11 years with the Bengals and will be regarded as one of the best players in franchise history.
Atkins helped change the way interior defensive lineman rushed the passer. He has posted 76 sacks since 2010 and according to Pro Football Focus, leads the NFL in quarterback pressures among defensive tackles since 2010.
QB pressures among DIs since 2010:
1. Geno Atkins – 580
2. Aaron Donald – 579
3. Ndamukong Suh – 559
4. Fletcher Cox – 503 pic.twitter.com/FY2Rhrr0nt— PFF (@PFF) February 18, 2021
Atkins also made three first team All-Pros, made eight Pro Bowls, and was named to the 2010s All-Decade Team.
Now, the 32 year old is on the free agent market for the first time in his career. Where will he land?
Here are three possible destinations for the former Dawg.