Jarrett, 31, made two Pro Bowls for Atlanta in his decade there—receiving the honor in 2019 and 2020. His 36.5 career sacks rank 10th in team history, and he sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady three times during the Falcons' 34–28 overtime loss in Super Bowl LI.

The Atlanta Falcons have made two major moves just in time for the start of the free agency "legal tampering" period. On Sunday evening, the team gave left tackle Jake Matthews a two-year, $45 million extension. Then on Monday morning, the team released veteran defensive lineman Grady Jarrett after 10 NFL seasons.