Tamme (shoulder) does not appear to be in the Falcons' plans for 2017, per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Jacob will more than likely get to free agency," general manager Thomas Dimitroff said.

EDGE Analysis

Tamme racked up his highest touchdown total since 2010 last season despite appearing in just eight games due to a shoulder injury. However, he's entering his age-32 season and the Falcons may feel they've found a cheaper replacement in the form of last year's third-round selection, Austin Hooper. Levine Toilolo remains in the fold, but he is a blocking specialist and is unlikely to inherit much of Tamme's responsibilities in the passing game. While it isn't clear what kind of market awaits the veteran tight end, Tamme shouldn't have a problem finding a new home when he can prove his shoulder is fully recovered.