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Matt Bryant’s wife happy about new contract with Falcons

12/31/2017 -- Atlanta, GA, - Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) practices with Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher (5) and Atlanta Falcons long snapper Josh Harris (47) before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Sunday, December 31, 2017. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

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12/31/2017 -- Atlanta, GA, - Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) practices with Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher (5) and Atlanta Falcons long snapper Josh Harris (47) before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Sunday, December 31, 2017. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM
By Alex Makrides
March 6, 2018

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant will be playing in the NFL for at least a few more years - much to the delight of his wife Melissa.

Bryant, who will turn 43 on May 29, has agreed to a new $10.5 million contract with the Falcons. Bryant was 39-of-44 on field goals and a perfect 38-for-38 on extra points in 2017.

Bryant’s wife took to twitter to express her pleasure over her husband’s 17-year career continuing.

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