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Atlanta Falcons unlikely to use their franchise tag

No teams have taken advantage of the franchise tag yet. The defending NFC South champions are unlikely to be one of them.

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NFL.com's Ian Rapoport was told Tuesday the Atlanta Falcons don't expect to franchise any player.

Safety William Moore seemed to be a nice fit for the tag, so consider it a minor surprise the Falcons might pass. Remember, the safety position is among the most economical when it comes to the franchise tag. Rapoport said signing Moore remains a priority for the team.

Atlanta used its tag last season on cornerback Brent Grimes, who was headed for a big free-agent pay day before blowing out his Achilles tendon last September.

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