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Austin Hooper Returns to Atlanta Falcons

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Austin Hooper, the former Atlanta Falcons tight end, is returning to his hometown team after a stint with the New England Patriots. Known for his Pro Bowl seasons with the Falcons, Hoopers numbers have recently declined. Despite this, the Falcons have signed him to a one-year deal worth $3.25 million. Meanwhile, the Patriots continue to explore other tight end options.

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Austin Hooper Returns to Atlanta Falcons

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Austin Hooper Returns to Atlanta Falcons. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Austin Hooper is making a homecoming to the Atlanta Falcons. The 31-year-old tied in, spent his first four NFL seasons there after they picked him in the third round of the 2016 draft. Now he's signing a one-year deal worth $3,250,000. Here this week, reports confirm the move negotiated by his agent. Hooper bounced around after leaving Atlanta, playing for the Cleveland Browns in 2020 and 2021, then the Tennessee Titans in, 2022, and the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. He joined the New England Patriots for the last two seasons, tying for their team lead with three touchdown catches in 2024, on. 45 receptions and 476 yards. Fans remember his pro bowl seasons with the Falcons in 2018 and 2019. This year, his numbers fell off with the Pats, posting just 21 catches for 263 yards

and two scores on only 26. Targets. It's a career low for him. Meanwhile, New England keeps shopping for tight ends, with links to free agents like Chagosium O'Conquo from the Titans. Hooper's return gives Atlanta a familiar veteran option. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLO.COM

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