Jarrett was an unquestioned leader for the Falcons throughout his tenure, but the veteran was released just hours before free agency opened up, and the Bears soon after locked Jar

Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett had a very eventful day on Monday. He was formally released by the Atlanta Falcons, the team that took him in the fifth round back in 2015. For those who are not familiar, his father is Jessie Tuggle, a former NFL linebacker, who played his entire career with Atlanta from 1987-2000.

Bears fans got their first dose of Jarrett, and the passion he'll bring on and off the field, in his opening news conference at Halas Hall.

The most significant moves the Falcons have made this offseason have come in the form of goodbyes, most notably Grady Jarrett, who the club (somewhat) surprisingly released earlier this week.

When the Chicago Bears signed Grady Jarrett to a three-year, $43.5 million contract, they added a trusted veteran who will plug up holes in the middle of the defensive line.