Hayden Hurst

The Atlanta Falcons will not exercise the fifth-year option on TE Hayden Hurst, making him a free agent ahead of the 2022 season.

Fantasy Impact

This makes sense since the Falcons spent the 4th overall pick on a generational tight end in Kyle Pitts. Hurst is going to see his role as a pass-catching tight end decrease this season with Pitts working as the team’s primary pass-catching tight end. Hurst likely falls outside the top-20 tight ends this season.

Falcons TE Hayden Hurst caught 4-of-6 targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Fantasy Impact

While Hurst's first season with the Falcons had its ups and downs, he managed to sore in three straight games to end the year. Hurst has breakout potential if the Falcons keep their offense intact in 2020.

Falcons TE Hayden Hurst caught 5-of-5 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 16 loss to Kansas City.

Fantasy Impact

Hurst has now recorded a touchdown in two straight games. He is finishing his rocky year-one campaign in Atlanta on a positive note. Hurst gets a plus matchup with the Bucs in Week 17.

Falcons TE Hayden Hurst caught 4-of-5 targets for 21 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's Week 15 loss to Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Impact

Hurst had his best game in some time. While he only went for 21 yards, he did score for the first time in seven games since Week 6. Hurst has fewer than 21 yards in four of his past five games as well. Hurst is barely in play in Week 16 against the Chiefs.

Falcons TE Hayden Hurst caught 1-of-3 targets for seven yards in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

Hurst has now finished with fewer than four targets, one reception, and nine yards in three of his past four games. He has not scored in his past seven games since Week 6. Hurst will look to get back on track in Week 15 against Tampa.