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Stephen Nicholas will return to Falcons

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 27, 2011, 10:18 AM EDT
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The Falcons entered this offseason facing big questions at linebacker.

They answered one on Wednesday morning after agreeing to a five-year deal with super sub linebacker Stephen Nicholas, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

There was a report Nicholas could head to the Giants, but it looks like New York may have been used for leverage.  It’s uncertain if Mike Peterson will be back with Atlanta; it’s also possible Nicholas’ role could increase in 2011.

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5 Responses to “Stephen Nicholas will return to Falcons”
  1. phillipian says: Jul 27, 2011 10:32 AM

    good re-signing – Nicholas may not be a star but he is a solid starting OLB in the NFL.

  2. kane337 says: Jul 27, 2011 10:33 AM

    Yay! Glad to have you back Stephen. Go Falcons.

  3. lucky5934 says: Jul 27, 2011 10:51 AM

    I was really hoping the Giants were going to make a run at this young and talented player.

  4. jkjdawg1 says: Jul 27, 2011 11:08 AM

    Ok, good job, guys. Now… no more signings until we get Clabo, Dahl, and/or Blaylock. Keep Matty Ice upright!!!

  5. beckzhere says: Jul 27, 2011 10:23 PM

    Nicholas is highly underrated. Good call keeping him around.

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