The Atlanta Falcons have signed Derrick Shelby to a four-year deal, with a base value of $18 million, $7.5 million guaranteed, and up to a maximum of $21 million.The Falcons will make Shelby a full time starter opposite Vic Beasly, who was their first round pick last year.
Shelby began his career in Miami as an undrafted free agent out of Utah. Shelby was a key rotational player on the Dolphins defensive line and when Cameron Wake was lost for the year, Shelby took over. Though he didn't record many sacks (3.