The Atlanta Falcons are not exercising kicker Matt Bryant's team option for the 2019 season, meaning he will become a free agent when the NFL's new league year begins on March 13.
Bryant, who turns 44 in May, had two years and $7 million left on his contract. He was due to make $3.5 million next season. Parting ways with him saves $2,833,332 against the 2019 salary cap.
"I am extremely grateful for everything that Matt Bryant has done for this organization over the last 10 years," general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement announcing the move.