As part of the post-Michael Vick era, the Atlanta Falcons released seven players Friday afternoon, including popular veteran tight end Alge Crumpler, as part of a major rebuilding job.
Crumpler was a seven-year veteran, four-time Pro Bowler, from North Carolina, drafted in the second round in 2001. He had 316 receptions for 4,212 yards and 35 touchdowns.
Knee injuries limited Crumpler to 10 starts, 14 games played this past season.
Defensive tackle Rod Coleman, left tackle Wayne Gandy, quarterback Byron Leftwich, cornerback Lewis Sanders, linebacker Marcus Wilkins and wide receiver Jamin Elliott were the other players released by the Falcons after what was for many a long, injury-prone season.
