The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd to a one-year, $10 million contract. Floyd, a Georgia native and former University of Georgia standout, brings significant experience to the Falcons’ defense.
At 32, Floyd has played for multiple NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and most recently, the San Francisco 49ers. In his lone season with the 49ers, he recorded 8.5 sacks and 42 tackles over 17 games. Throughout his career, Floyd has amassed 66.5 sacks, showcasing his consistent pass-rushing abilities.
This signing reunites Floyd with Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, under whom he played during his tenure with the Rams. The Falcons anticipate that Floyd’s addition will bolster their pass rush, which ranked near the bottom of the league last season with only 31 sacks.
Floyd’s return to Georgia marks a homecoming, as he was born in Atlanta and attended Dodge County High School before excelling at the University of Georgia.