DC Defenders TE Khari Lee Signs Deal With Atlanta Falcons

According to Atlanta Falcons beat writer Vaughn McClure. Defenders Tight End Khari Lee signed a one year deal with the Falcons. He is the first DC Defender to sign an NFL contract.

Falcons agree to terms with former XFL tight end Khari Lee. One year deal. Was with DC Defenders.

— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) March 25, 2020

Lee finished the shortened season with 8 receptions, 91 yards, and 2 touchdowns. The DC Defenders finished 3 – 2 and struggle at times on offense but Lee was a bright spot.

TRICK PLAY ALERT @xfl2020 🚨

Cardale Jones ➡️ Donnel Pumphrey ➡️ Eli Rogers ➡️ Cardale Jones ➡️ Khari Lee pic.twitter.com/FtV2egjmin

— ESPN (@espn) February 8, 2020

Lee was drafted in the 5th round Phase 1 of the 2020 XFL Draft. He played his college ball of Bowie State in Maryland with NFL stops including the Texans, Bears, Lions, and Bills.

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