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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Falcons announced Wednesday that they have picked up the fifth-year option on defensive end Vic Beasley’s rookie contract.
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Beasley, 25, was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and has helped the Falcons improve their pass-rush defense. In 2016, Beasley led the NFL with 15.5 sacks, becoming the first Atlanta player to lead in that category since the league started officially tracking sacks in 1982.
After playing both defensive end and linebacker for the Falcons in 2017, Beasley will move back to the end position permanently for the foreseeable future.