Former Chiefs DE Allen Bailey Reportedly Signing 2-Year Deal With Falcons

With the injury bug ever-prevalent on the defensive side of the ball for the Atlanata Falcons, general manager Thomas Dimitroff has reportedly added some much-needed help.

Per Adam Schefter, the Falcons have signed former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey to a two-year deal worth $10 million.

Former Chiefs’ DE Allen Bailey is signing a two-year, $5.25 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 23, 2019

DT Michael Bennett went down during Monday's first training camp session, and the organization lost fellow DE Steven Means earlier in the offseason. Atlanta actually invited Bailey in for a visit in early June, but there just wasn't an opening for him on the roster at the time.

Bailey is coming off his best year in the NFL in 2018. Across 16 games, the Miami (FL) product recorded a career-high six sacks, forced two fumbles, recovered another four, and compiled 38 tackles -- five of which came during the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Updated numbers on Allen Bailey’s with Falcons: $5.25 million per year average. 2 l-year deal for $10.5 million - $6 million this year, including $3.5 million guaranteed.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 23, 2019

The 30-year-old pass rusher will also be reunited with Bob Sutton in Atlanta. Of course, Sutton was the defensive coordinator in KC from 2013-2018.

This might just be a match made in heaven for both parties.