Falcons release Dashon Goldson

The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran safety Dashon Goldson, the team announced Wednesday.

Goldson was signed toward the end of the preseason as a depth addition to the secondary in the injury absence of first-round rookie Keanu Neal.

With Neal now back in the lineup and contributing at a high level, Goldson found himself pushed even further down the depth chart, and eventually became the odd man out when the Falcons needed to add a player elsewhere.

The two-time Pro Bowler now becomes an unrestricted free agent and can sign with another team immediately.

Atlanta signed defensive lineman Cliff Matthews from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move.