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Matt Urben

Ex-Falcons CB Jeff Okudah to sign one-year deal with Texans

The Atlanta Falcons went all in on getting quarterback Kirk Cousins on the opening day of free agency, agreeing to terms on a four-year $180 million contract. Cousins was the best quarterback on the market and fills a huge need for Atlanta.

While the team was busy recruiting Cousins, the Houston Texans snagged former Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah. The former No. 3 overall pick has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Texans, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday afternoon.

Okudah’s contract could be worth up to $6 million in incentives, per Schefter. The Falcons acquired Okudah via trade last offseason after he spent the first three seasons of his career in Detroit.

The former Ohio State star has been hindered by injuries for much of his career and missed time to begin the 2023 season due to a training camp injury. Atlanta will likely add a cornerback in free agency or the draft to pair with A.J. Terrell on the outside.

Second-year cornerback Clark Phillips III came on strong at the end of the year and could be one option to replace Okudah next season.

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