Report: Falcons agree to terms with David Onyemata

Defensive tackle David Onyemata, formerly of the New Orleans Saints, has agreed to terms with the Falcons, according to NFL Media.

Onyemata, who’s 6-foot- 4 and 300 pounds, has played 106 games and made 68 starts over seven seasons.

The Saints have a penchant of finding players in Canada and the Canadian Football League like Erik Harris and Marcus Ball.

Onyemata, a native of Nigeria, played for the University of Manitoba. In addition to playing the run tough, he has 23 sacks.

He will be reunited with his former position coach Ryan Nielson, who is set to serve as the Falcons new defensive coordinator.

Team can not announced deals with prospective free agents until the start of the new league business year at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Pressure is mounting on the personnel department to get pass-rush help and improve the defense.

The Falcons hold the 15th overall pick in the draft, and former Georgia standout Jalon Walker is expected to be drafted in the top 10.

The Sandy Creek High football and track star says he feels he showed Colts, Falcons what he can do.

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Credit: AP