Falcons release veteran DL John Cominsky

The Atlanta Falcons released veteran defensive lineman John Cominsky on Thursday.

The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran defensive lineman John Cominsky, the team announced on Thursday afternoon.

A fourth-round pick out of Charleston (WV) in 2019, Cominsky spent three seasons on the team as a rotational defensive lineman. The 26-year old’s role was reduced in 2021 once the Falcons’ new coaching staff took over.

Cominsky played in just four games last season after he was active in at least 10 games the previous two years. Over his three-year Falcons career, he played in 27 games, racking up 41 tackles (19 solo), 1.5 sacks and five QB hits.

By releasing Cominsky, the Falcons save $965,000 in cap space.

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Falcons cut CB Kendall Sheffield, TE Ryan Becker

The Falcons have released cornerback Kendall Sheffield and tight end Ryan Becker.

Shortly after the Atlanta Falcons announced their trade for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards, the team released cornerback Kendall Sheffield and tight end Ryan Becker.

Drafted in the fourth round back in 2019, Sheffield started 20 games over the last three seasons for the Falcons. He recorded 72 solo tackles, six passes defended and two forced fumbles.

Sheffield is a player many expected to be released as it frees up $2.54 million in cap space for Atlanta and he wasn’t likely to play a prominent role in the defensive backfield.

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