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Falcons re-sign punter Bradley Pinion

080222 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) and punter Bradley Pinion (13) are shown during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

080222 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) and punter Bradley Pinion (13) are shown during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Updated March 13, 2023

Punter Bradley Pinion has re-signed with the Falcons on a multi-year deal, one of several moves made the franchise Monday.

The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Pinion, who also served as the team’s holder on place kicks, during the 2022 season, signed a three-year deal worth $8.65 million. Pinion had a 73.8% touchback rate on 80 kickoffs and grossed 45.9 yards (41.2 net yards) on 62 punts last season.

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