The Atlanta Falcons are reuniting with a familiar face in the tight end room, signing veteran Austin Hooper to a one-year contract, per The Insiders.
According to Tom Pelissero, the deal is worth $3.25 million for the upcoming season. The contract was negotiated by Steve Caric of Wasserman NFL. This move brings Hooper back to the organization that originally selected him in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
During his initial four-year stint in Atlanta, Hooper developed into one of the league's most productive tight ends, earning back-to-back Pro Bowl honors in 2018 and 2019. Since leaving the Falcons in free agency in 2020, he has spent time with the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Las Vegas Raiders.
The addition of Hooper provides veteran depth to the Falcons offense and gives the team another experienced target at the position. Over his eight-year NFL career, Hooper has recorded 364 career receptions for 3,702 yards and 25 touchdowns.
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