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Falcons agree to terms with much-needed veteran edge rusher
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The Atlanta Falcons have finally addressed their biggest need, agreeing to terms with veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd on a reported one-year, $10 million contract. The former first-round pick has recorded at least 8.5 sacks in each of the last five seasons. The Falcons have not re-signed Matthew Judon or Lorenzo Carter , so landing Floyd is a huge get for Jeff Ulbrich's defense.
Floyd, 32, is an Atlanta native who played his college ball at Georgia. Last season, he racked up 8.5 sacks for the San Francisco 49ers . The Falcons ranked 31st in the NFL with 31 total sacks last year, and it was clear reinforcements were needed. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Floyd was highly sought after being released by the 49ers.
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While the move doesn't solve all of the Falcons' pass-rushing issues, it's a good start for this team heading into 2025.
Floyd was selected by the Bears with the ninth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, spending four years in Chicago before a three-year stint with the Los Angeles Rams from 2020 through 2022. After that, Floyd spent one year with the Buffalo Bills in 2023 before landing in San Francisco last season.
Over nine NFL seasons, Floyd has racked up 66.5 sacks and 138 quarterback hits. Stay up to date with each reported signing using our 2025 Falcons free agency tracker .
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Leonard Floyd to sign 1-year free agent deal
