Atlanta Falcons

Falcons agree to one-year deal with Wreh-Wilson

Falcons cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson intercepts the ball in front of Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook in the endzone during the first quarter in a NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Atlanta.
Falcons cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson intercepts the ball in front of Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook in the endzone during the first quarter in a NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Atlanta.
Feb 22, 2019

Reserve cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson has agree to a one-year contract witht he Falcons on Friday.

“Blidi has been a very versatile player for us over the last three years,” coach Dan Quinn said in a statement released by the team. “He has experience in our system and adds depth for both the defense and special teams units.”

Wreh-Wilson has played in 12 games and made one start since joining the team in 2016.

For his career, he has played in 46 games and made 15 starts.  He has 88 tackles (75 solo), one interception, 17 passes defensed, and one forced fumble. He was originally selected by Tennessee in the third round (70th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.

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