Falcons Release Leftwich & Crumpler

The Atlanta Falcons have released Quarterback Byron Leftwich and Tight End Alge Crumpler.

“This is a difficult day for the entire organization,” Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “These players have contributed to this organization on and off the field at a high level, and we greatly appreciate their efforts. These decisions weren’t easy, but we felt they were necessary to build a team in the long-term best interest of the Falcons and its fans.”

I’ll be interested to see what teams are interested in Leftwich. Will he get another opportunity to start in the NFL? I have my doubts.

Alge Crumpler won’t have to wait long for a team to pick him up. He’s one of the best tight ends in the league and he’ll instantly make any offense better.