Falcons release former starting guard Jamon Brown

Atlanta Falcons have released guard Jamon Brown, who started nine games in 2019.

Falcons signed Brown and ar veteran guard, James Carpenter, to free-nt deals before 2019 season. team hoped veterans would provide stability to a problem area, but instead re was more turver through season.

Brown was facing an uphill fight for a starting job in training camp.

Rookie Matt Hennessey could start at left guard while 2019 first-round pick Chris Lindstrom is expected to start at right guard.

Brown was entering second year of a three-year deal worth $18.75 million before Monday’s release. He appeared in 10 games in 2019.

Brown, who started eight games for New York Giants in 2018, was a third-round pick by Rams in 2015 draft.