Green Bay Packers fans were a little surprised today to find out that a former player has not only decided to return to the league, but also has signed a contract.
Former Green Bay Packers Second-Round Draft Pick Signs With New Team
According to the Atlanta Falcons’ official website:
The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback Kevin King, the team announced Monday. This transaction marks King’s return to the NFL after two consecutive years away.
King comes to Atlanta with five active seasons on his professional resume from 2017-21. The Green Bay Packers originally drafted King out of Washington with a second-round pick. After four years on a rookie contract, King and the Packers agreed to terms on a one-year deal in 2021.
In 2022, King chose to sit out the season for personal reasons. He then missed 2023 due to a torn Achilles tendon sustained during an offseason workout, trying to get into shape for a training camp. King himself explained all that happened in a 21-minute YouTube video shared on May 5, 2023.
Kevin King Gets Another Shot In The NFL
It’s been a while since King appeared in the NFL. During his five-year career in Green Bay, he started 42 games and appeared in 51 regular-season contests.
During his career, he has recorded 197 tackles, seven interceptions, 30 passes defensed, and two forced fumbles. He was drafted in 2017 out of the University of Washington.
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