In news that I was not at all emotionally prepared for, Matt Bryant shared on Twitter that the Falcons have cut him, bringing a legendary career in Atlanta to a close.
Bryant, who will turn 44 in May, has been the team’s kicker since taking over for Jason Elam back in 2009. He leaves Atlanta holding every significant franchise kicking record, having made huge kicks throughout the regular season and in the post-season, and doing it all at an exceptionally high level at all times despite his age. It was a remarkable career and Bryant will deserve every bit of praise and mythologizing coming his way in the days, months, and years ahead.