The Atlanta Falcons are parting ways with a franchise legend by releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Monday, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports. Cutting him hours before the start of the legal tampering period at noon ET,

Just hours after he was released by the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears moved quickly to sign veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to a three-year, $43.5 million contract.

Grady Jarrett is moving on from Atlanta for the first time in his 10-year career. The Falcons are releasing Jarrett, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Monday.