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Three reasons why Takk McKinley is the biggest bust of the Thomas Dimitroff era

Nov 17, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) gets sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Falcons waived Takk McKinley Monday afternoon.

The writing was on the wall for the Atlanta Falcons, they had to get rid of fourth-year pass rusher Takk McKinley. He hasn’t been happy in Atlanta since the franchise announced that they were not going to pick up his fifth-year option.

While he was upset, that was absolutely the right call.