FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons signed defensive end A.J. Jefferson and released wide receiver Bra'lon Cherry on Tuesday.

Jefferson, who played at Mississippi State, is listed at 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds.

The Falcons signed Cherry, who played at N.C. State, after wide receiver Devin Fuller went down with an season-ending knee injury on July 28.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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