Desmond Trufant was a rising star. He was so good that the Atlanta Falcons decided to make him one of the highest paid corners in April of 2017 even though he missed seven games and all the 2016 post season.
Most thought the contract meant that Trufant had shown the Falcons that his pectoral injury was healthy, and he would be ready for 2017. While he played in 15 games that season, he was not the same corner. Tru looked confused and out of place most of the time; often getting turned in ways only late round rookies thrown into action do.