The Falcons are expected to sign defensive tackle David Onyemata after the new league year begins Wednesday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Monday.
As of now, Garafolo reports the two sides have agreed to the terms of a deal, which amounts to a three-year, $35 million contract with $24.5 million guaranteed over two years. Onyemata will earn almost $12 million per season with this new deal.
Onyemata spent his first seven NFL seasons with the Saints. His contract with the Saints expires when the 2022 league year ends Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.