Blackout Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3966813 ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons took the first step toward revamping their linebacker corps on Tuesday morning, reaching an agreement with unrestricted free agent Mike Peterson. Peterson Peterson 32, will sign a two-year contract, league sources confirmed; financial details were not immediately available. Peterson visited with team officials and coaches on Monday and Tuesday. The contract reunites Peterson, a 10-year veteran, with Atlanta coach Mike Smith, who served as Peterson's defensive coordinator with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It also provides the Falcons a versatile veteran, who should compete for one of the outside linebacker spots. Peterson began his career at outside linebacker, playing there for four seasons for the Indianapolis Colts. When he signed with Jacksonville as a free agent in 2003, he shifted to middle linebacker, where he has started ever since, even though he was considered undersized. The Falcons have a starting middle linebacker they like in second-year veteran Curtis Lofton, who is coming off a strong rookie campaign. NFC South blog ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 good signing.... glad he went there and not buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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