Falcons Update

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The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver KeeSean Johnson.

In a corresponding move, the Falcons have released wide receiver Tyshaun James.

Also released are the following players: 

Pos.

Name

Exp.

College

TE

Tucker Fisk

R

Stanford

ILB

Rashad Smith

1

Florida Atlantic

P

Seth Vernon

R

Portland State

S

Tre Webb

R

Montana State

 

Additionally, the Falcons have placed cornerback Cornell Armstrong on the Reserve/Injured List. 

The team have also reached an injury settlement and have waived defensive lineman Bryce Rodgers from the Reserve/Injured list.

Atlanta will open its season at home on Sept. 11 when it takes on New Orleans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.