BREAKING: Falcons CB Jeff Okudah Signs with Texans
The Atlanta Falcons are saying goodbye to cornerback Jeff Okudah.
The former No. 3 overall pick has signed with the Houston Texans to a one-year deal worth $6 million, according to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero.
Okudah, 25, played 13 games for the Falcons this season after being traded by the Detroit Lions for a fifth-round draft pick. However, Okudah pick failed to generate enough noise towards being an instant decision for Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah vs. the Lions.
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"The No. 3 pick in the 2020 draft might get the biggest deal out of the Falcons’ free agents this year simply because of potential and youth, but it’s unlikely to come from the Falcons," The Athletic writes. "Okudah, who came to Atlanta in an offseason trade with Detroit last year, was benched late in the season in favor of rookie cornerback Clark Phillips. Morris might be tempted by Okudah’s talent, but with secondary coach Jerry Gray staying in Atlanta, Okudah probably won’t be back. Okudah broke up three passes and didn’t have an interception. He only has two interceptions in 38 career games."
Given the coaching change as well, and new defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake's speciality in the secondary, it made sense for the Falcons to not bring him back.
Now, Okudah joins the Texans, who boast a very young and promising cornerback room with Derek Stingley Jr. and Steven Nelson.
