According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have signed linebacker Lofa Tatupu.
After taking a year off from the NFL, Tatupu was able to catch on and try to revive a career that was momentarily derailed by injuries.
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Falcons sign former Pro Bowl LB Tatupu
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with former Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu.
The team announced the deal Saturday. No terms were released.
Tatupu was a second-round pick by Seattle in 2005 and spent six seasons with the Seahawks. He was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team three straight years from 2005-07 and has started all 84 games he's played in his career.
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