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Report: Colts Interested in Falcons Free Agent Linebacker Paul Worrilow

By Luke Schultheis

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) reacts after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) reacts after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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According to the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe, the Indianapolis Colts are among the NFL teams that have expressed interest in Atlanta Falcons soon-to-be free agent inside linebacker Paul Worrilow:

Originally signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2013, the 6’0″, 230 pound linebacker has made 43 starts in the past 4 seasons for Atlanta, recording 242 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries.

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) runs down field during the first quarter of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) runs down field during the first quarter of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

The 26 year old appeared in 12 games (1 start) for the Falcons last season, finishing with 21 tackles and 2 passes defensed.

Highly regarded for his special teams ability and ‘grit‘ in 2016, Worrilow was the Falcons leading tackler in his previous three seasons with the team. However, he was relegated to a backup role this past season, having to play behind impressive rookie linebacker Deion Jones.

No one will confuse Worrilow for top free agent inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower of the New England Patriots any time soon and rightfully so.

However, it appears that Worrilow could be a candidate to come in for the Colts and compete with returning young inside linebackers Edwin Jackson and Antonio Morrison for a starting job–as the team released veteran starter D’Qwell Jackson earlier this offseason.

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He’s a potential ‘bounce back’ free agent and if nothing else, could provide solid special teams contributions for the Colts–while potentially challenging for a starting job. However, fans hoping for a true ‘star’ at the position may not want to get their hopes up regarding such a signing.

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