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The Falcons now have both of their first-round selections under contract. They made a surprise trade back into the first round of last month’s draft to select Pearce, who boasts elite athleticism for his size and should contribute immediately on pass-rushing downs. Pearce totaled 19.5 sacks during his three seasons at Tennessee and led the SEC with 10 sacks as a sophomore. With a lot already invested in the pick, the Falcons hope Pearce will turn into a transformative player who can help turn around a defense that ranked 23rd in points allowed and 31st in sacks (31) last season. Pearce will receive a guaranteed $16.8 million on his rookie deal, with $8.8 million coming via a signing bonus.
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