The Atlanta Falcons informed former starting right tackle Ryan Schraeder of his release, agent Joel Turner told ESPN.
Schraeder, who lost his job to Ty Sambrailo at the end of last season, had three years and $18.8 million remaining on his contract. His release saves $3.95 million against the Falcons' 2019 cap.
Schraeder, a former undrafted player out of Valdosta State, started 73 of the 88 games he played with the Falcons. He started 13 games last season before being replaced by Sambrailo, who signed a three-year, $14.25 million contract extension ($6 million guaranteed) this offseason.