Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Falcons on Tuesday, according to the team.
The Falcons had 19 sacks last season, which ranked last in the NFL.
In fact, the Falcons’ pass rush has finished 30th, 31st and 32nd, respectively, in sacks over the past three seasons.
Freeney, 36, had eight sacks with Arizona last season.
Freeney would play on only passing downs and mentor Vic Beasley and other young linemen. He’s considered a perfect fit for what the Falcons need.
Freeney, who played at Syracuse, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round (11th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft.
Freeney played 11 seasons for the Colts and had 107.5 sacks and 43 forced fumbles in 163 games.
He has recorded 47 career forced fumbles, which ranks third in NFL history, according to STATS LLC.
Freeney, a three time All-Pro player, has amassed 119.5 sacks (19th in NFL history).
Freeney will be reunited with linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who played with Arizona last season.
The move also pushes the Falcons to the 90-man roster limit.
Freeney also visted the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason.
