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The Atlanta Falcons coaching staff has been impressed with DE Osi Umenyiora during organized team activities. 'His leadership ability has shown up quite a bit with our young players, which has been outstanding and great,' defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said. 'He's an early bird kind of guy so he's in here working with some of our younger guys and even a couple of older guys have gravitated toward that and they're all working together.'
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Atlanta Falcons DL Osi Umenyiora is fitting in well with his new team, and his teammates have had nice things to say about his personality. 'He has an outgoing personality. You can talk to him about just about anything,' DT Jonathan Babineaux said. 'As each day goes by, I think he's getting more and more comfortable.' Umenyiora has been lining up on both sides of the line for the Falcons during organized team activities (OTAs).
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Atlanta Falcons DE Osi Umenyiora could receive around 85 percent of the snaps at right defensive end this season, which is more than he has played over the last few seasons.
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Atlanta Falcons DE Osi Umenyiora said decreased playing time with the New York Giants helped him in this situation with the Falcons. 'It was setting up for this situation here, a situation where I feel like I can really help this team,' Umenyiora said. 'I have a lot less wear and tear on my body over the last two years than I normally would have if I would have been playing all those (extra) downs. Every disappointment is a blessing and it's definitely a blessing for me and I'm thankful to come over here and help this team win.'
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The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora (Giants) on a two-year deal Wednesday, March 27.
Fantasy Impact: He'll provide a nice pass rush for the team but needs to prove he is healthy first.
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Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team is having ongoing contract negotiations with free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora (Giants).
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The Atlanta Falcons are expected to sign free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora (Giants) in the next day or two.
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Free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora (Giants) said his visit with the Atlanta Falcons went very well and is interested in signing with the team.
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The Atlanta Falcons are pushing hard to sign free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora (Giants) by the end of the weekend.
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The Miami Dolphins are not willing to pay what free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora (Giants) is asking for, which is believed to be more than $5 million.
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Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
Injury Concern.
Sleeper.