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Falcons sign Bosher, Harris to extensions

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Sept 17, 2014
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Matt Bosher is the holder and Josh Harris is the long snapper.

FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons signed punter Matt Bosher to a five-year contract extension and long snapper Josh Harris to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday.

Bosher, 6-0, 208 pounds, was selected by the Falcons in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Bosher averaged 45.5 yards with a 40.2-yard net average. He has placed 77 punts inside the 20-yard line with just 12 touch backs.

landing in the end zone for touchbacks. Bosher has also handled kickoff duties.

Harris, 6-1, 224 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent out of Auburn following the 2012 NFL Draft. In two-plus seasons with the Falcons, he has played in all 34 games serving as the Falcons long snapper on place kicks and field goals.

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