FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons first-round pick Keanu Neal's contract likely will be worth more than $10 million.

Defensive end Arik Armstead was drafted 17th overall by the San Francisco 49ers last year, and he signed a four-year, $9.84 million deal, with a $5.42 million signing bonus.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins shakes hands with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young after the Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Tracy Woodard from InTown Cares (left) and Lauren Hopper from Mercy Care organization work with residents at the Copperton Street encampment in August 2024. 
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