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Is Tony Moeaki the answer at tight end for the Falcons?

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons sought to upgrade the tight end position this offseason by signing Jacob Tamme and Tony Moeaki in free agency.

Tamme received a two-year, $4 million contract with $400,000 guaranteed, while Moeaki, who’s been often injured, received a modest one-year, $744,000 deal. The two are expected to compete for the role of top pass-catching tight end when training camp opens on July 31.

Falcons tight end Tony Moeaki after minicamp practice on Wednesday, July 17, 2015. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end Tony Moeaki after minicamp practice on Wednesday, July 17, 2015. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com)

“They (both) have these unique qualities down in the red zone, and can be featured on third down,” quarterback Matt Ryan said.