Atlanta Falcons

Comparing new Falcon Sanu, ex-Falcon White

Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a reception in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a reception in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
By Staff reports
March 11, 2016

Comparing new Falcons receiver Mohamed Sanu and the player he replaced, Roddy White.

Age

Sanu: 26; White: 34

Size

Sanu: 6-2, 210; White: 6-0, 211

Contract

Sanu: 5 years; White: Had 2 seasons left but was released

2016 salary

Sanu: $1 million plus $7 million bonus; White: $2.75 million

Catches in 2015

Sanu: 33; White: 43

Yards in 2015

Sanu: 394; White: 506

Touchdown receptions in 2015

Sanu: 0; White: 1

Catches in career

Sanu: 152; White: 808

Receiving yards in career

Sanu: 1,793; White: 10,863

Touchdown receptions in career

Sanu: 11; White: 63

Additional value

Sanu: Can run Wildcat formation;  White: Is a savvy veteran

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