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Cherishing Grady Jarrett’s legacy in Atlanta

No matter the circumstances, there was always one guarantee over the last decade when the Atlanta Falcons stepped on the field. Grady Jarrett would play his heart out and make his presence felt. Sometimes, the standout plays translated into dominant performances where opposing interior lines couldn’t block him.

Jarrett’s blistering first step and tremendous anticipation off the line of scrimmage overwhelmed offenses. His relentless motor pushed him to greater heights to become one of the top interior tackles in the league for several years.

The highlight-reel moments normally led to the Falcons’ color commentator Dave Archer’s iconic call of “you shall not pass.