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The Falcons could not officially comment on potential interest on Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich, who could be released or traded in the near future, because Leftwich remains Jacksonville's property. However, Atlanta will not pursue Leftwich via trade or through free agency, a team official confirmed.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said Friday afternoon that Leftwich would no longer be their starter and that the four-year veteran's tenure with the team would be coming to an end.

The Falcons are in the market for someone to compete for the No. 3 quarterback job behind starter Joey Harrington and backup Chris Redman. Casey Bramlet currently is the third quarterback on the roster.

The team plans to wait until after leaguewide cuts today to see whether it wants to claim a player off waivers. Some possible candidates include Washington's Mark Brunell and Oakland's Andrew Walter.

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ball in the baskett

i think its dumb that they dont want him hes there only chance at a winning season

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Aundre

I like Leftwich but I wouldnt start him over Harrington

ball in the baskett

harrington wont get them ove 500 just like with the lions and dolphins leftwitch has proven he could play quaterback in my opinion hes alot better than harrington

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Aundre

Leftwich hasnt even proved he can stay healthy

Serrated Shadow

2 points for Aundre.

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PoppaPoe33

Neither of them are the answer. The Vick arrest screwed them and there's no quick recovery from that. They should just go through the season with Harrington and see what they can get next offseason via the draft or free agency. Maybe, just maybe Harrington won't screw up enough to completely blow any chance of going to the playoffs. Remember they're in the NFC, and anybody has a chance at a playoff spot although it's not likely they'll make it.

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ball in the baskett

true but when he is healthy he is better than harrington

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