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Falcons re-sign cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson to one-year deal

Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson (33) breaks up a pass intended for 49ers tight end George Kittle in the end zone Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson (33) breaks up a pass intended for 49ers tight end George Kittle in the end zone Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
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March 22, 2020

Cornerback Blidi-Wreh Wilson, who started two of 14 games last season, agreed to terms on a one-year contract Sunday with the Falcons.

Wreh-Wilson, who has been a dependable reserve, made 24 tackles and had seven pass breakups last season.

Wreh-Wilson has been with the Falcons since 2016.

He is a six-year veteran who has played in 60 career games, with 16 starts, while totaling 112 tackles (95 solo), 11 special-teams tackles, one interception, 23 passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Wreh-Wilson was drafted by the Titans in the third round (70th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft out of Connecticut.

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