"Hooper enters his 11th NFL season in 2026 and is coming off a campaign in which he played in 16 regular season games (6 starts) and totaled 21 receptions for 263 yards and two touchdowns for the New England Patriots. The 31-year-old also played in all four of the team's playoff games, totaling three catches for 24 yards."
"He has been selected to two Pro Bowls, in 2018 and '19 when he was with the Falcons and set career bests in receptions and receiving yards with 71 and 660 and 75 and 787, respectively."
"Hooper has also previously played for the Falcons (2016-2019), Cleveland Browns (2020-2021), Tennessee Titans (2022) and Las Vegas Raiders (2023)."
Austin Hooper has agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons for the 2026 season. The 31-year-old tight end is entering his 11th NFL season after spending the last two years with the New England Patriots. In 2025, Hooper appeared in all 16 regular season games with six starts, recording 21 receptions for 263 yards and two touchdowns while playing 46% of offensive snaps as a backup to Hunter Henry. He also contributed in all four playoff games. Hooper previously played for the Falcons from 2016-2019, earning two Pro Bowl selections and setting career highs of 75 receptions and 787 receiving yards during his tenure there.
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