Jalen Mayfield, an offensive lineman who the Atlanta Falcons selected in the third round of the 2021 draft, was released on Saturday after failing to land a role as a swing tackle during the preseason.
Mayfield was unable to secure a roster spot
A report from AP News stated that as a rookie in 2021, Mayfield started 16 games at left guard but was out of action in 2017 due to a back issue. He concentrated on tackle during this year’s training camp, made his preseason debut at right tackle against Miami, and was competing for a roster spot behind starters Jake Matthews and Kaleb McGary.
After Matt Hennessy, who was vying for the left guard starting position, was lost for the season, Mayfield was let go. On August 16, Hennessey was put on injured reserve after sustaining what appeared to be a knee injury. At left guard, rookie Matthew Bergeron, a second-round selection from Syracuse, is anticipated to start.
Mayfield was unable to secure a roster spot despite his capacity to offer depth at both guard and tackle.
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Mayfield is not Atlanta’s first former starter to be let go
On August 13, Mykal Walker—a 2022 starting linebacker—was abruptly fired.
On Saturday, the Falcons also released defensive lineman Justin Ellis and Delontae Scott as well as cornerback Bless Austin.
On November 14, 2021, in Arlington, Texas, offensive tackle Jalen Mayfield (77) of the Atlanta Falcons competes against defensive end Carlos Watkins of the Dallas Cowboys. Jalen Mayfield, an offensive lineman that the Falcons selected in the third round of the 2021 draft, was released after failing to land a job as a swing tackle during the preseason, reports from Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
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