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Linebacker Carter returning to Falcons on two-year deal
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Analysts say that retaining Carter is a positive first step in the Falcons' offseason plan to solve the defensive issues that have lurked for years

The Atlanta Falcons are signing pass rusher Lorenzo Carter to a two-year contract, per sources informed of the situation, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The 27-year-old former New York Giants third-round pick inked a one-year deal in ATL last offseason.

Carter had a solid campaign, earning four sacks, an interception for a touchdown and a career-high 58 tackles. He played all 17 games after injury concerns during his time in New York.

Atlanta have needed edge-rush help for years and smartly didn’t let a stellar, still-growing player out of the building.

The Falcons should still look to upgrade the position, but retaining Carter is a positive first step in the offseason plan to solve the defensive issues that have lurked for years.