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Report: Sambrailo’s deal worth up to $18 million

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan celebrates with offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) after catching a touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in the third quarter Dec. 30, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan celebrates with offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) after catching a touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in the third quarter Dec. 30, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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Feb 20, 2019

Offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo agreed to a three-year contact extension with the Falcons that is worth up to $18 million maximum, according to NFL Media.

Sambrailo agreed to the deal  with the team Tuesday. 

Sambrailo the primarily was the backup swing tackle last season, but ended up taking over at right tackle for Ryan Schraeder down the stretch.

He’s now viewed as the starting right tackle by the team, according to NFL Media.

He played in all 16 games and made four starts last season.

Sambrailo made $959,448 last season and $784,632 in 2017.

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