The Atlanta Falcons have signed their third-round pick, former Washington edge rusher Bralen Trice, to his rookie deal. It is estimated to be worth $5.9 million according to OvertheCap.com, with a projected cap hit of $1.07 million this season, a base salary of $795,000, and a signing bonus of $1.13 million.
“You won’t be regretting this pick at all, Atlanta. Just know I’m showing up and doing everything for you guys,” Trice said after he was selected.
He was the No. 74 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft and one of ten Huskies drafted last month. The two-time All-Pac 12 honoree and team captain joins first-round pick and one of Washington’s other 2023 team captains, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta.
The 6-foot-3, 245-pound edge rusher is expected to be an important part of the rotation where new head coach Raheem Morris and Trice’s one-time Washington head coach and current defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake will look to him behind veterans Lorenzo Carter and Arnold Ebiketie.
“[Trice] is another versatile player, tough, instinctive, he can play the run, he can rush the passer,” general manager Terry Fontenot said. “He’s powerful, heavy-handed on the edge, and has an excellent, non-stop motor. I love the way he plays the game and the way he approaches the game.”
Penix remains unsigned at this time.
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