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Falcons need to fill void at LB with Justin Durant released

In just one year with the Atlanta Falcons, weakside linebacker Justin Durant made a strong impression.

When healthy, Durant showed the ability to make plays all over the field. He was a leader in the locker room, as evident from him being one of the guys to address the team during a players' only meeting.

Middle linebacker Paul Worrilow certainly appreciated Durant's presence.

"No doubt I am a better player having played beside him for a season," Worrilow said. "He's the ultimate warrior in the sense of battling week in and out for his teammates.