Falcons teammates react to Trufant contract extension
The Atlanta Falcons and cornerback Desmond Trufant and agreed to a 5-year, $69 million contract on Saturday which caused the Falcons to take to social media and congratulate the All-Pro cornerback.
Trufant— who suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in November— took to social media to thank the Falcons, coach Dan Quinn and all those who supported him throughout his career. Trufant accounted for 31 combined tackles, two sacks and one interception in the 2016 season.
I wanna thank Mr. Blank, TD, DQ, for giving me this opportunity to continue my career in ATL. Thanks to all my teammates and the fans! TRU
— Desmond Trufant (@DesmondTrufant) April 8, 2017
Cornerback Robert Alford, who signed a contract extension of his own in December, was one of several teammates to tweet a message of support to Trufant.
Congrats to my big dawg @DesmondTrufant.. The unit is back..Well deserved pic.twitter.com/0xFgNN6XW1
— Robert Alford (@rockorocky) April 8, 2017
Congrats bro you deserve it man #brotherhood every mans dream to be able to take care of his family @DesmondTrufant #brotherhood
— Taylor Gabriel (@TGdadon1) April 8, 2017
@DesmondTrufant Yeah TRUUUU! Congrats bro well deserved!
— Joshua Perkins (@lifesonlyperk) April 8, 2017
😎😎😎😎 let's go!!!!!! Congrats my G!!! @DesmondTrufant— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) April 8, 2017Damnnnnnnn Truuuuuuuu
Congratulations to my brother @DesmondTrufant #WellDeserved #SecureTheBag #Blessed
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) April 8, 2017
😂😂😂 congrats bro— Taylor Gabriel (@TGdadon1) April 8, 2017@DesmondTrufant Let me get a loan from u lol
Falcons reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter's interview with Trufant can be read on the AJC.com. An interview with Trufant about his contract extension can be seen on the Falcons' website.
