25 free-agent options for the Falcons in 2022

Matt Urben

January 15, 2022, 9:05 PM·2 min read

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The Atlanta Falcons hired Terry Fontenot as general manager on January 19, 2021, and after one year on the job, the salary cap is already in better shape.

With over $10 million in cap space — and several different options to free up more money — the team should be a bigger player in free agency during Fontenot’s second offseason.

Here’s an early look at 25 potential free-agent options for Atlanta in 2022.

C Ben Jones - Titans

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G Laken Tomlinson - 49ers

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G A.J. Cann - Jaguars

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WR Sammy Watkins - Ravens

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WR Allen Robinson - Bears

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WR A.J. Green - Cardinals

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S Tyrann Mathieu - Chiefs

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CB Patrick Peterson - Vikings

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S Jabrill Peppers - Giants

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RB Leonard Fournette - Bucs

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RB Cordarrelle Patterson - Falcons

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C Justin Britt - Texans

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G Andrew Norwell - Jaguars

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WR Chris Godwin - Bucs

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K Younghoe Koo - Falcons

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S Marcus Williams - Saints

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QB Jacoby Brissett - Dolphins

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QB Marcus Mariota - Raiders

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WR Zac Pascall - Colts

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DL Solomon Thomas - Raiders

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ILB Foye Oluokun - Falcons

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LB Leighton Vander Esch - Cowboys

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TE O.J. Howard - Bucs

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LB De'Vondre Campbell - Packers

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CB Chadon Sullivan - Packers

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