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Sources: Falcons, Jonathan Babineaux have finalized three-year deal

The Falcons and veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux have hammered out a three-year contract for him to remain in Atlanta, according to league sources.

UPDATE: The Falcons have now announced the deal

Babineaux, 32, has been consistently productive and difficult to block. He started every game last seaosn and recorded 42 tackles and one sack.

Two seasons ago, he had 42 tackles, 11 for losses, 3.5 sacks, five pass deflections and returned a fumble for a touchdown.

He has 22.5 career sacks.

Babineaux leads the NFL with 49.5 tackles for losses since being drafted nine years ago by the Falcons.

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