FALCONS SIGN TRUFANT TO $69-MILLION EXTENSION

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a US$69-million, five-year contract extension with cornerback Desmond Trufant, locking up another key member for the team that won the NFC championship.

The deal was Atlanta’s top priority of the off-season and includes $42 million in guaranteed money.

Trufant, a 2015 Pro Bowl selection, becomes the ninth player the Falcons have either re-signed or extended going back to last season.