Jake Long (77) blocks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. St. Louis Rams defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-17. Photo Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jake Long visited the Atlanta Falcons and took what is likely a crucial physical with the team on Tuesday.
Long, the No. 1 overall pick in 2008 with the Miami Dolphins, was released by the St. Louis Rams and is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
The Falcons have 2014 first-rounder Jake Matthews slated to start at left tackle.
Long has only played left tackle in the NFL, with the Dolphins and Rams, but would be a fit on the right side if he proves healthy.
Long was drafted out of Michigan by Bill Parcells, the father-in-law of current Falcons’ personnel man Scott Pioli.
