Atlanta Falcons: Five players that will have decreased roles

Atlanta Falcons: Five players that will have decreased roles in 2016

Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (82) makes a catch covered by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 29, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jonathan Babineaux (95) is shown on the bench in the fourth quarter of their game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Georgia Dome. The Vikings won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

3) Jonathan Babineaux – DT

We all love Jonathan Babineaux in Atlanta. He’s the longest tenured player on the team and that says a lot about the person that he is and the player that he is. He has had a fantastic NFL career with Atlanta but sadly that career is just about over.

Babinaeux will be used in 2016 as a situational player which means his playing time will likely decrease some. With guys like Ra’Shede Hageman and Grady Jarrett on the roster, Babineaux won’t be needed as much and that’s not really a bad thing.

Babineaux will get to mentor these young fellas and will get to hopefully ride off into the sunset with a Lombardi trophy in hand. How sweet would that be?

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