(WGNO) — The Saints-Falcons rivalry is heating up, even more.
Monday, Atlanta agreed to terms with two Saints free agents, linebacker Kaden Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata.
Elliss gets $11 million guaranteed on a three-year deal. Onyemata gets $24.5 million guaranteed. Both are re-united with Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, now the defensive coordinator for Atlanta.
That, according to the NFL network.
Elliss had a breakout year, recording 7 quarterback sacks in 11 starts in 2022.
Minnesota also agreed on a one-year with Saints defensive Marcus Davenport. And, the Panthers agreed on a three-year deal with Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle.