Falcons release CB Kevin King

Out of all the news we might have gotten on a Friday afternoon before the Atlanta Falcons play the Carolina Panthers, the release of Kevin King was not exactly high on my list of expected items. Yet here we are.

The team just announced the move a short time ago, and now we’re left to wonder what corresponding move is in the works. The Falcons appear to be getting Dee Alford (concussion) back against the Panthers and have Antonio Hamilton, so clearly they think they can weather going without King, who may well end up back on Atlanta’s practice squad.

The obvious move? Activating Nate Landman off of injured reserve and having him ready to go Sunday, which suddenly feels a lot more likely.…