Falcons cut Szczerba, Yoklic

FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons waived tight end Andrew Szczerba and punter Matt Yoklic on Wednesday.

Szczerba, 6-6, 256 pounds, was signed to the Falcons practice squad on November 13, 2012. Szczerba spent the 2013 season on injured reserve.

Yoklic, 6-4, 220 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on May 12, 2014.

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–Wednesday, June 18 – Day Two: Mandatory minicamp.

–Thursday, June 19 – Day Three: Mandatory minicamp. (Offseason program ends for veterans).

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