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Osi Umenyiora | Defensive Lineman

Team: Atlanta Falcons
Age / DOB:  (31) / 11/16/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 255
College: Troy
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Falcons signed DE Osi Umenyiora, formerly of the Giants, to a two-year, $8.5 million contract.
Finally. This deal had been in the works for almost a week now, and contains another $3.5 million via incentives. The Dolphins made Umenyiora a contract offer, but he must've preferred the Falcons' chances of winning. The 31-year-old brings needed juice to Atlanta's pass rush, replacing John Abraham. GM Thomas Dimitroff still needs to be on the lookout for edge rushers. At this point, Umenyiora and Kroy Biermann are the Falcons' starting ends. Osi recorded 43 tackles and six sacks last season, but struggled mightily versus the run. Mar 27 - 8:33 PM
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter

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Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff confirmed Monday that the team is in contract negotiations with free agent DE Osi Umenyiora.

It's just a matter of time before the deal is finalized. "Our discussions are fluid and amicable," said Dimitroff. On Sunday, the Ravens agreed to terms with Elvis Dumervil on a five-year, $26 million contract with another $9 million possible in incentives. Umenyiora figures to receive slightly less than that. He's 2 1/2 years older than Dumervil and not as productive.
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Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Mar 25 - 2:04 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it appears to be a "foregone conclusion" that free agent Osi Umenyiora will sign with the Falcons.

It's what PFT reported on Saturday, and what remains the case 48 hours later. The sides are probably just putting the finishing touches on what will likely be an incentive-laden contract. Although he's three and a half years younger, Umenyiora isn't a clear upgrade on John Abraham at this stage in their respective careers.
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Source: Ohm Youngmisuk on Twitter
Mar 25 - 11:30 AM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk free agent Osi Umenyiora will sign with the Falcons.

"Atlanta is the place," the source said. Per PFT, the deal is expected to be finalized on Sunday or Monday. Umenyiora will replace John Abraham in Atlanta. At age 31, Umenyiora is 3 1/2 years younger than Abraham, though not quite as explosive off the edge. Umenyiora is capable of playing more snaps at this stage of their respective careers. We still expect Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff to prioritize defensive end in April's draft.
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Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 23 - 10:09 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

Free agent DE Osi Umenyiora expressed his desire to play for the Falcons.

"The only thing I can think of that would be better than being able to win in New York would be to be able to win here in Atlanta," Umenyiora said. "We’ll see how that plays out. Hopefully, it works out in a positive direction." The 31-year-old makes his offseason home in Atlanta, and he visited the team on Wednesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter previously reported that the Falcons would like to get a deal done with Umenyiora this weekend.
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Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mar 23 - 3:24 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Falcons are making a "strong push" to sign free agent Osi Umenyiora.

If forced to guess right now, we'd project Osi to Atlanta, Elvis Dumervil to Baltimore, Dwight Freeney to Denver, and John Abraham to New England. Per Schefter, the Falcons are trying to wrap up a Umenyiora deal "before the end of the weekend." Umenyiora is 3 1/2 years younger than Abraham. He'd likely replace Abraham at right defensive end, with Kroy Biermann on the left side.
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Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 22 - 3:19 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

Free agent Osi Umenyiora visited the Falcons on Wednesday.

It's Umenyiora's first trip, though the Miami Herald reported Wednesday the Dolphins have spent "considerable time" looking into the soon-to-be former Giant. Umenyiora is on the wrong side of 30 and coming off an uninspiring campaign, but the Falcons desperately need to add some pass-rushing firepower.
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Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Mar 20 - 5:09 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins have spent "considerable time" studying free agent Osi Umenyiora and called his reps about the possibility of signing.

Umenyiora would make sense for the Fins because he's a right-side pass rusher and Cam Wake is most effective at left end. Per the Herald, fellow free agent Elvis Dumervil is not on the "front-burner" and the Dolphins have determined John Abraham is "not a fit" for them. Reporter Armando Salguero expects the Dolphins to use a draft pick or free-agent signing to supplement their pass rush. If they go the latter route, it sounds like Umenyiora would be the most likely target.
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Source: Miami Herald
Mar 20 - 1:06 AM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

MLive.com reports the Lions' supposed interest in free agent Osi Umenyiora is "probably not true."

GM Martin Mayhew says the team is no longer pursuing anymore premier free agents. Mayhew added that the Lions could look into re-signing free agent DE Lawrence Jackson, but they'd likely hold off until after the draft to do so. Taking a pass rusher with the No. 5 overall pick is a real possibility for the Lions.
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Source: MLive.com
Mar 18 - 6:26 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

Per USA Today's Mike Garafolo, the Lions and Dolphins have expressed interest in free agent Osi Umenyiora.

This is our first Umenyiora news blurb in nine days, which suggests either that league-wide interest in him is light or he's simply asking for far too much money. Osi needs to check his expectations because the defensive end market has produced far weaker contracts than players like Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett expected. Umenyiora may have to wind up settling for about $4 million a year.
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Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Mar 18 - 2:49 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

According to Profootballtalk.com, the Falcons are believed to be "keenly interested" in free agent DEs Osi Umenyiora and Dwight Freeney.

The Falcons are pursuing a cheaper alternative to John Abraham. Both Umenyiora and Freeney would be on-field downgrades, and Atlanta will face competition from Tennessee and Denver. GM Thomas Dimitroff is one of the best in the business, but he's put himself in a difficult spot in terms of pass rush. His draft picks haven't worked out and he may have to overpay for a declining veteran.
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Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 9 - 3:34 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

Free agent DE Osi Umenyiora isn't closing the door on a return to the Giants, but will test the open market.

"I'd love to return there; that’s home. I spent a third of my life there in New York," said Umenyiora, 31. "... But this is my first chance at free agency, so I have to definitely go see what's out there." Umenyiora went so far as to predict he'll be Defensive Player of the Year if he relocates and becomes an every-down end.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Mar 8 - 8:52 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

Profootballtalk.com passes along "belief" in league circles that the Titans are pursuing a "high-end" pass rusher in free agency.

The Titans missed out on Mario Williams last offseason, and aren't satisfied with Kam Wimbley and Derrick Morgan on the ends. They want a nickel rusher to rotate with Wimbley and Morgan, keeping the unit fresh. PFT mentions free agents Osi Umenyiora, Dwight Freeney, and John Abraham as possibilities for Tennessee.
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Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 7 - 6:26 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

The Seattle Times says free agent DE Osi Umenyiora could be an option for the Seahawks.

Beat writer Danny O'Neil was told in 2011, coming out of the lockout, that Umenyiora was interested in going to Seattle to play, but the Seahawks didn't want to give up the high draft pick to acquire him from the Giants at the time. O'Neil doesn't expect the Seahawks to offer a lucrative long-term deal, but a fit is there. Seattle has already stated their desire for more pass rush help.
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Source: Seattle Times
Feb 8 - 12:20 PM
Osi Umenyiora - DL - Falcons

Giants DE Osi Umenyiora's contract will officially void on Thursday, making him an unrestricted free agent.

He is not expected back with the Giants, who are making a concerted effort to get younger and cheaper. Umenyiora's departure isn't going on the books as a release, so he can't sign a contract until the start of the new league year on March 12. Umenyiora is far from the force he once was, but will certainly be looking for a multi-year deal. We expect him to get one.
Source: Jenny Vrentas on Twitter
Feb 7 - 1:53 PM