FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl cornerback Desmond Trufant isn't too concerned about the team picking up his fifth-year option.
It's essentially a formality, considering Trufant is one of the team's most talented players and one of the best young cornerbacks in the league. The Falcons have until May 2 to make the decision, which would mean an $8.026 million salary in 2017 for the former No. 22 overall draft pick. Trufant is scheduled to make a base salary of $918,558 ($300,000 guaranteed) with a $600,000 roster bonus this season in the fourth year of his rookie deal.