The Atlanta Falcons Have Released All-Pro WR/KR Devin Hester

Eldorado2452 July 28, 2016 0

NFL all-pro wide receiver/ kick returner Devin Hester’s time in Atlanta has come to an end. With the start of training camp underway for the Atlanta Falcons, the Falcons have decided to release all-pro and potential future NFL hall of famer DEvin Hester.

According to NFL.com

It’s no major surprise. Set to turn 34 in November, Hester was an obvious bubble candidate after spending most of last season on IR Boomerang with a toe injury. He returned in Week 13 to record 269 return yards over the final five games of the year, but failed to record a catch.

Hester’s toe required surgery after the campaign and forced him to miss most of the offseason, a setback that didn’t help his chances heading into training camp.

“Of course we made a move today with Devin Hester, releasing Devin, and we appreciate all of Devin’s contributions over the last couple years. A fine individual,” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “He passed his physical, and it was a football decision for us in the very end.

“Obviously there are business moves when we make a move like we did with Devin, but that wasn’t what was directing our other potential acquisitions, not at all.”

Although his best days could be behind him, Hester has no plans to retire, a source informed of his thinking told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Along with former Falcons teammate Roddy White, who, according to Rapoport, has been in contact with a few NFL teams and wants to play in 2016, Hester likely will be looking to land with a new team quickly.

The three-time All-Pro was a difference-maker with the Falcons in 2014 after operating as an electric return man during his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears. Hester holds the NFL record for return touchdowns (20) and punt return scores (14), but the Pro Bowler might be close to retirement after losing his role with the Falcons.

I don’t believe Hester’s days in the NFL are done. Hester could easily full rolls on special and offensively for teams and Chicago native Chance The Rapper feels Hester is always welcome to come home to the Chicago Bears! Checkout Chance The Rapper trying to recruit Devin Hester back to the Chicago Bears below. Stay tuned to HHS1987. Follow @eldorado2452 on Twitter and Instagram for all your sports news.