Ex-Raider Irvin Signs With Falcons
Nov 7, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:36 am
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by Andrew Pasquini – Sports 1140 KHTK
The Atlanta Falcons have signed ex-Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin to a one-year deal, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Former Raiders’ DE Bruce Irvin is signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, per source.
Falcons plan to play Irvin on Sunday against the Browns.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 7, 2018
The Raiders released Irvin on Sunday after two and a half years with Oakland. This season with the Raiders, Irvin has played eight games, recording three sacks and forcing a fumble.
According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN, Irvin had offers on the table from the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers but instead chose to sign with his hometown Falcons.