Atlanta Falcons to cut defensive lineman Paul Soliai

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Atlanta Falcons to cut defensive lineman Paul Soliai

Add another name to the free agent list when the new league year opens on March 9. The will Mike Ditka Jersey cut defensive lineman after the sides to lower his $5 million salary for 2016, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported. A big free agent signing just two years Jim McMahon Jersey ago (five years, $32 million), the 32-year-old Soliai isn't a great fit for coach Dan Quinn's defensive system. Soliai excelled as a true two-gap nose tackle. Roquan Smith Jersey The move to Quinn's penetrating 4-3 front last season meant a decline in Soliai's usage. The will save $5.4 million on the salary cap this season if they designate Soliai as a post-June 1 cut Riley Ridley Jersey (spreading his cap hit over the next two seasons) with $1.4 million in dead money. A capable 3-4 nose tackle is a rare commodity, but given Joel Iyiegbuniwe Jersey his declining play over the past two seasons we would expect teams to view Soliai as a borderline starter and rotational defender.
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