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Report: Falcons re-sign Mike Hughes
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are re-signing cornerback Mike Hughes, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Fowler’s report states the contract for Hughes is for three years and $18 million.
Hughes first joined the Falcons in 2023 after signing a two-year deal. The former first-round pick started just four of the 15 games in which he played during his first year in Atlanta. Last season, though, Hughes started all 15 of his appearances. So, he earned a bigger role in his second year with the Falcons, and his performance in that role apparently secured him a future with the team.
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Between the 2023-24 seasons, Hughes totaled 87 tackles, six of which were for a loss, and seven pass breakups.
Prior to arriving in Atlanta, Hughes played for the Minnesota Vikings (2018-20), Kansas City Chiefs (2021) and Detroit Lions (2022). Across those three teams, he made a combined 18 starts in 57 games – fewer than his 19 starts in two years with the Falcons.
Hughes has three interceptions on his resume, the most recent coming in 2021 with Kansas City. He had back-to-back seasons with an interception to begin his career, including a 28-yard pick-six as a rookie. Hughes has yet to record an interception with the Falcons.
He also has a total of seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries, although none have come in Atlanta.
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Hughes figures to return to the starting role opposite fellow cornerback A.J. Terrell in 2025, barring any unforeseen addition to the roster. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot has maintained since his arrival the team will add players at any position if they will help make them better, and it’s possible they draft one in a deep class. Terrell signed a four-year contract extension last offseason, meaning he’ll be in Atlanta through at least the 2028 season.
Of the 30 Falcons players who were set to become free agents when the 2025 league year officially begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, Hughes is reportedly the second to learn he’ll be back in Atlanta for at least another season. Long snapper Liam McCullough’s contract was extended last Thursday.
Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens celebrated the 21st Century Road to Housing Act on Monday. The new law aims to make housing construction easier and to prevent corporations from buying large amounts of single-family homes.
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The Atlanta Hawks are now 3-0 in Las Vegas.
Despite being down some of their most talented players, such as Kingston Flemings,Asa Newell, and Zuby Ejiofor, the Hawks notched another win in Summer League, this time taking down the Boston Celtics. Overall, it was the Hawks 5th straight win in Summer League.
What are the biggest takeaways from today’s game?
1. Kobe Johnson Continues to Impress
Kobe Johnson has been impressive all Summer long and is making his case to be the last two-way contract for the Hawks. Atlanta already has Keshon Gilbert and RayJ Dennis in two of the two-way spots for next season and are looking for a third player who they can continue to develop.
With the Hawks being very shorthanded today against the Celtics, Johnson stepped up and played very well. In 13 first half minutes, Johnson scored 19 points on 7-10 shooting and 3-4 from three-point range, which is the most encouraging part of his performance. He continued that into the second half and was arguably the best player on the floor today for the Hawks.
Johnson finished today’s game with 30 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Johnson has high-level defensive skills, but he has shown offensive growth over the course of the past week and he is making a real case to be a part of the roster as a two-way player.
2. Henri Veesaar takes advantage of his opportunity
With so many bigs out today, it was going to be the Henri Veesaar show for Atlanta.
He did not disappoint. Veesaar was able to score 20 points on 7-12 shooting (4-6 from three), as well as pulling in four rebounds, and three assists.
As a scorer, Veesaar was at his best today, stretching the floor and scoring the ball off the pick and roll. He showed why the Hawks moved up to take him in the second round of the draft and if he can continue this development into the season, perhaps he can be closer to playing than initially thought.
3. Hawks win short-handed
Atlanta has one of the most talented rosters in Vegas this summer and despite missing their two first round picks from this year’s draft (Flemings and Ejiofor) and their first round pick from last year’s draft (Newell), Atlanta did not have much of a problem today with Boston.
The Celtics were missing a couple of important players today as well, but the Hawks had no trouble in this game, nearly leading by 30 points in the second half. The three-point shooting was strong, the defense forced turnovers, and they kept the Celtics cool from three.
It was an impressive all-around victory for the Hawks and one of their better victories from start to finish.
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