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Dimitroff on signing returner/receiver Andre Roberts

Detroit Lions wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) returns a punt return for a 55-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) returns a punt return for a 55-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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March 14, 2017

“Andre is an experienced receiver that will come in and compete for our returner spot as well as provide depth at wide receiver," Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. "We are really happy with the moves we have been able to make in free agency so far, and we feel we have added some really solid pieces while continuing our focus on retaining our own players.”

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