Falcons cut DT Grady Jackson

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Falcons cut starting defensive tackle Jackson in surprising move​

Associated Press

ATLANTA -- In a surprising move announced without comment from coach Bobby Petrino or general manager Rich McKay, the Atlanta Falcons cut starting defensive tackle Grady Jackson on Tuesday.

Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts said Petrino would address the move on Wednesday.
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Jackson, a 6-foot-2, 350-pound run-stopper, led the league with 13 tackles for a loss last season. The 11-year veteran had 21 tackles, including 5 1/2 for losses, and one sack this year.

Jackson has started 22 of the last 23 games. His surprise exit leaves rookie sixth-round pick Trey Lewis as the starter.

Jackson filed a lawsuit against the team in the offseason, claiming defamation and invasion of privacy caused by the release of his medical records. Jackson claimed the release of the report that he failed a physical last summer hurt his value as a free agent.

The two sides settled before training camp.

Lewis has 15 tackles. He made two starts when Rod Coleman and Jonathan Babineaux were held out because of knee injuries.

The Falcons (1-6) are off this week before a Nov. 4 home game against San Francisco.

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This is a surprising move....wonder how Lewis will do.

 

[jarrod2323]

I guarantee he doesn't stay on the market very long.. he has the knack as a run-stopper much like Sam Adams.

 

[VC3]

He is exactly what the Raiders lack. A run stopper!

 

[Whisper]

He is exactly what the Chargers lack. Depth at DT!! Lol Raiders could have him though, I'm happy with how McKinney is doing

 

[jarrod2323]

Perhaps knowing that Marcus Stroud was facing suspension, the Jaguars on Tuesday reached a one-year contract agreement with 11-year veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson, who had been released by the Atlanta Falcons last week.