Austin Hooper Returns to Falcons on One-Year Deal

0:00On this March 9th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. Veteran Titan Austin Hooper is heading back to the Atlanta Falcons after two seasons with the New England Patriots. The 31-year-old agreed to a one-year deal, or $3,250,000, according to NFL Media Reporter Ian, Rappaport. This news dropped right as the league's tampering window opened on Monday. In Foxboro, Hooper suited up for 33 games on back-to-back one-year contracts. He made 14 starts, logged 1,087 offensive snaps, and hauled in 66 catches for 739 yards and 5 touchdowns while backing up Hunter Henry. Hooper got his start with the Falcons, who drafted him in the third round 81st overall back in 2016. He earned two pro-bowl nods during his first run there from rookie year through 2019, including a Super Bowl L.I. matchup against the Patriots. After Atlanta, he bounced around with the Cleveland Browns Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders before landing with New England as a free agent.

1:04Last year, across 155 games and 82 starts, he has 430 receptions for 4,441 yards, 30 touchdowns. Negotiations with free agents kicked off league-wide at noon Eastern Time on Monday, with the official 2026 league year starting at 4. PM Eastern, on Wednesday, keep an eye on how this shapes up for the Falcons Dept chart. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-L-I, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.