New Falcons linebacker Justin Durant said he’s been cleared to participate fully in off-season activities after recovering from a torn right biceps suffered in October.
The Cowboys placed Durant on season-ending injured reserve because of the injury. The Falcons begin their team activities on April 6 under new head coach Dan Quinn.
“Recovery is going great so far,” Durant said today in a conference call.
Durant said he was attracted to the Falcons because of Quinn’s reputation as a defensive guru in Seattle. Durant said he checked on Quinn with current Seahawks defenders Cliff Avril and Tony McDaniel and both players vouched for the coach.
“He allows his guys to make the plays,” Durant said. “He puts everybody in best position and then go out there and do it. It’s not really too complex but guys do their jobs perfectly. I’d like to be part of a system like that.”
Durant has started 80 of 95 games over eight seasons since the Jaguars selected him in the second round of the 2007 draft our of Hampton. He’s also played for the Lions.
In six starts in 2014 Durant had 49 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception. At the time of his injury, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters Durant was “in the top three or four performers we’ve had on defense this year.”
“I’m quick, explosive, fast to the ball,” Durant said. “I’m always around the ball. When I get there I try to make as much noise as possible. I’m always challenging guys on the field to meet me at the ball because I’m going to be there. I think having that competition makes the defense better as a whole.”
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