"That would be the release of Ta'Quon Graham, one of only two players left on the roster from a 2021 draft class that now looks even rougher. Graham was a fifth round pick who has been a reliable rotational run stopper all this time, which is hardly Grady Jarrett but is very solid value for a fifth rounder in today's NFL."
"It's a surprise because outside of a couple of bad stretches here and there, Graham has always been a solid player. In 2022 and 2023 in particular, he was a consistent 15-20 snap per game player who regularly made an impact against the run, and he put together a 2022 where he actually was a useful pass rusher who delivered eight quarterback hits in limited opportunities."
"That especially matters because of who has filled in well in his absence. A healthy LaCale London has been a terrific rotational piece, and Panthers practice squad poachee Sam Roberts has similarly been an impactful early down defender. In a fairly crowded room, Graham would have needed to hit the ground running to get playing time, and he wasn't really able to do that."
The Falcons signed kicker Zane Gonzalez and opened a roster spot by releasing Ta'Quon Graham. Graham was a 2021 fifth-round pick who produced reliable rotational snaps and run-stopping value, especially across 2022 and 2023. He delivered notable pressure in 2022 with eight quarterback hits but saw opportunities decline in 2024 and suffered an injury that limited him in 2025. Coaching changes and a deeper defensive line rotation reduced his role, and replacements such as LaCale London and Sam Roberts performed well. The move further shrinks the 2021 draft class on Atlanta's roster, leaving Kyle Pitts as the lone remaining draftee from that year.
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