The Atlanta Falcons have signed former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata to a three-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
The 30-year-old’s new contract will pay him $35 million, including $24.5 in guaranteed money, according to Schefter.
Onyemata will reunite with former Saints co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, who was hired as Falcons defensive coordinator in January.
Falcons are giving DT David Onyemata a three-year, $35 million deal that includes $24.5 fully guaranteed. https://t.co/iEGVAvDrTj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023
Onyemata spent seven years with the Saints, and had a strong 2022 campaign that included 43 tackles and five sacks in 17 starts.
The Saints chose the 6-foot-4, 300-pound defensive tackle in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He is a native of Nigeria who played his college ball in Canada at Manitoba.
Onyemata proved to be a durable piece of the Saints defense, playing in 106 games, including 68 starts, over seven seasons.
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