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Ex-Alabama, Baltimore Ravens LB Courtney Upshaw signs with Atlanta Falcons

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Stephen M. Smith
March 25, 2016

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Another former Alabama star returns to the Southeast region.

Linebacker Courtney Upshaw was one of the top unrestricted free agents to start the offseason. The ex-Baltimore Raven visited with the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons, before signing a one-year contract with Atlanta according to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure and ESPN’s NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.

Former #Ravens OLB Courtney Upshaw is signing with the #Falcons, source said. More tough defensive help.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2016

Upshaw was taken in the second round (35th pick) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He totaled 183 tackles, five sacks, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries in five season at Baltimore.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.