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Osi Umenyiora leaves the Giants for the Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons continue to shore up their roster after losing to the Niners in the playoffs being just minutes from heading to the Superbowl. After 10 seasons, two Super Bowl titles and two Pro Bowls as a member of the New York Giants, Osi Umenyiora heads south and won’t even have to spring for new digs.

The defensive end has come to terms with the Atlanta Falcons, signing a two year deal worth a reported $8.5 million. With possible incentives that can bring the contacts worth to $12.5 million. In year one, Umenyiora is expected to receive $5 million. Osi recently told “USAToday” that his goal for the upcoming season is to win “Defensive Player of the Year.”

The Falcons will introduce Umenyiora today. Since we’re talking about Osi, let’s take a moment to reflect back to his brief moment as a video vixen:

 

Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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