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Adrian Clayborn among single game pressure leaders in 2017

Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn records the fifth sack of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, November 12, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Cowboys 27-7. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn records the fifth sack of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, November 12, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Cowboys 27-7. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By Maghen Moore
June 25, 2018

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn was among the single game pressure leaders in 2017, according to Pro Football Focus.

Clayborn's leading game came in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. The defensive end recorded six sacks –– setting a team record –– and two forced fumbles.

Clayborn recorded 21 combined tackles and 9.5 sacks last season.

Clayborn agreed to a two-year deal with the New England Patriots in March.

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