After a contentious 2015, the Falcons are moving on from Roddy White, the greatest receiver in franchise history.
The team made an official announcement Wednesday afternoon.
White was a first-round draft pick by the team in 2005 and went on to catch 808 passes for 10,863 yards. His 2015 season ended with just 43 catches for 506 yards and one touchdown.
"Decisions like these are always difficult, but this was one of the most difficult decisions I have been a part of in my years of football," general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement released by the team.