Lorenzo Carter’s deal worth $9 million

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter’s two-year contract extension is worth $9 million, with $5.25 million guaranteed, according to NFLPA documents.

He signed the contract Tuesday.

The Falcons are now $62,227,064 under the salary cap.

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