Falcons acquire CB Jeff Okudah in trade with Lions

The Atlanta Falcons have swung a trade for Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah, according to Okudah’s agent, Kevin Conner. While terms of the trade have not been disclosed, the Falcons are getting a potential starter at a position of need.

Trade: the Falcons are acquiring Lions CB Jeff Okudah, his agent Kevin Conner of @UniSportsMgmt confirmed.

Conner articulated that the GMs of the two teams involved – Detroit’s Brad Holmes and Atlanta’s Terry Fontenot – made it a seamless, collaborative process. The… pic.twitter.com/vjSqui79aE

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 11, 2023

Okudah was selected with the third overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft out of Ohio State. Over his three years in Detroit, Okudah played in 25 games (22 starts), racking up 103 solo tackles, 10 passes defended and two interceptions.

More info to come!