Former Georgia outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter announced on Sunday that he is moving on from the New York Giants after four years with the team.
One day later, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported that Carter is expected to sign a one year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
A former five-star out of Norcross, Georgia, Carter was an athletic and scrappy pass rusher during his four years at UGA. During his time in Athens, Carter recorded 14 sacks and was a leader on the defense.
Carter, 26, was a 2018 third-round draft pick. He will receive a fresh start in his home-state.
Twitter reacted to the news of the Falcons bringing home the Dawg.
BREAKING: The Atlanta Falcons are signing edge rusher Lorenzo Carter to a 1-year deal.
Carter, a former Norcross High standout and Georgia Bulldog, looks to revive his NFL career in the state he grew up in.
WELCOME HOME @_zocarter 🔥 pic.twitter.com/M1AwN9H4cX
— Georgia Sports Now (@GASportsNow) March 21, 2022
A Norcross High School product who attended the University of Georgia, Lorenzo Carter is coming home. https://t.co/CVqUkAHbjL
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2022
LETS GOOOOOOOOO
The Falcons have signed former UGA OLB/DE, Lorenzo Carter 👏🏼
Carter in 2021:
~only played 66% of defensive snaps~50 tackles
16 pressures
5.0 sacks
6 TFL
8 QB hits
2 forced fumbles
1 fumble recovery
5 pass deflections
1 INT https://t.co/sXy4O7s7oK— Kevin Keneely (@KevinKeneely1) March 21, 2022
Kicking off Monday right hearing the news of the Falcons signing UGA Rose Bowl Champ Lorenzo Carter! #GoDawgs #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/34tb8P8RWb
— Georgia Autographs (@SignedSweetSpot) March 21, 2022
#Giants pass-rusher and former Georgia Bulldog, Lorenzo Carter, is expected to sign a 1-year deal with the #Falcons, according to sources. Carter had five sacks in his last four games with New York. Carter is a graduate of Norcross High School. #TheAtlantaVoice #NFL pic.twitter.com/0NrSmWQxy0
— The Atlanta Voice (@theatlantavoice) March 21, 2022
Georgia Football No Context Photo o' the Day 3/21
🏆🐶🏈 #GoDawgs #DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/N8tL6E8gGa— GATA National Champion Dawgs (@BassinDawg) March 21, 2022
Here’s what I said about Lorenzo Carter and the Falcons a few weeks ago pic.twitter.com/YVD73MBmyE
— SportsTalkATL Jake (@cantguardjake) March 21, 2022
#Falcons finally add help for the past rush with Lorenzo Carter. Good signing, as Carter can definitely be a piece of the puzzle. https://t.co/HwaQVrpQy7
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) March 21, 2022
Have confirmed that Lorenzo Carter is signing with the Falcons. Atlanta finally adds someone to their pass rush room
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) March 21, 2022
Lorenzo Carter had 5 sacks in his last 4 games.
Let's hope he can continue his streak 💪 pic.twitter.com/HkUC8v9ARY
— Falcons Nation (@FalconsNationCP) March 21, 2022
Lorenzo Carter was one of 3 cheaper EDGEs I was optimistic the #Falcons would/could add when I broke down my wishlist on #FreeAgentFriday on @lockedonfalcons 10 days ago. Others were Whitney Mercilus & Jacob Martin. Local, UGA alum and was coached by #Falcons DL coach in NY
— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) March 21, 2022
