25 free-agent options for the Falcons in 2022

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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