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Atlanta Falcons: What happen to Desmond Trufant?

Initially, the Atlanta Falcons had found their guy. Prior to his injury during the 2016 season, he was among the five best corners in the National Football League. Post-injury, he has been a shell of himself leaving fans to wonder what happened.

The Atlanta Falcons resigned Trufant to a five year, $68.5 million dollar contract back in 2017 essentially paying Trufant like a top 10 cornerback. Let’s just say that’s no longer the case.

The final 12 games of 2018, it looked like Trufant was regaining his form as he was the best tackling corner in the NFL and did a great job of locking down some of the best receivers in the NFC South.