Falcons release WR Michael Jenkins

Coming into this season, it was pretty much assumed that rookie wideout Julio Jones @juliojones_11 would jump over Michael Jenkins @MikeJenk84 and become the Atlanta Falcons' second starting wide receiver. Well, he certainly is now because the Falcons have cut Jenkins. A first-round pick in 2004, Jenkins has been a frustrating commodity for fantasy owners as he never recorded more than 55 receptions or 800 yards in a single season. His best fantasy season came in 2008 -- 50 receptions, 777 yards and three touchdowns.

Fantasy Analysis:

Releasing Jenkins saved the Falcons $4.1 million. With him gone, Harry Douglas @HDouglas83 probably stands to see more snaps. But this is mainly going to be a Roddy White-Julio Jones show on the outside. White is obviously a stud and perhaps the No. 1 WR in many fantasy drafts this summer. I consider Jones a nice mid-round pick considering all of the strong offensive players surrounding him. He should have a lot of room to roam free as defenders' attention is taken up elsewhere.

Source:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution