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Atlanta Falcons: Three potential tight ends to replace Hayden Hurst

By Grayson Freestone

Dec 25, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) is unable to make a catch against Indianapolis Colts defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) is unable to make a catch against Indianapolis Colts defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown with tight end O.J. Howard (80) during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown with tight end O.J. Howard (80) during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

O.J. Howard

The Falcons could potentially find a diamond in the rough if they decide to sign O.J. Howard.

Howard is a very talented player, but he has been overshadowed by a deep Buccaneers tight end room over the past couple of seasons. He has had to compete with Cameron Brate and Rob Gronkowski, certainly not the most favorable position to be in.

Howard is a former 19th overall pick by the Buccaneers in the 2017 draft, so you know he is super talented but just has not had a great opportunity when you consider who has been around him.

He started his career off with three straight 400+ yard seasons, but in his last two seasons, he has not been able to break 200 receiving yards. This might be good news for Atlanta, as that certainly has driven his price down.

Spotrac has his projected annual average at just $2.2 million. Even that seems a little low considering the pedigree he had coming out of Alabama. If the Falcons could get him on a contract that averages just $2 million a year, that would be an absolute steal.

O.J. Howard could be the Falcons Cordarrelle Patterson of this upcoming free agency.

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