Falcons Release Heath, Tag Pitts, Plan Cousins Exit

0:00It's March 3rd for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more Teen News every day. The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for NFL free agency with some big moves. They slapped the franchise tag on Titan Kyle Pits to keep him locked in. At the same time, they plan to release veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins when the new league year starts. And they are letting restricted free agent wide receiver Malik Heath walk without a tender offer. Heath, a 25-year-old who spent recent years with the Green Bay Packers, had a limited role last season. He played in 11 games there before getting cut in December and briefly joining Atlanta without seeing the field. Now he heads to unrestricted free agency next week alongside others like Seattle's Jake Bobo. Fans and analysts see this as part of a larger shake-up for the Falcons receiving core heading into next season. The team wants fresh talent at wide receiver, so passing on Heath makes sense amid their roster rebuild. Earlier this week, reports confirm the no-tender decision for Heath.

1:03Teams had until 4 p.m. eastern on March 3rd to place tags and the Falcons stuck to their plan. Legal tampering kicks off March 9th with free agency opening March 11th. Keep an eye on how Atlanta fills those gaps as the period heats up. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive.