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Mincy, Huffer signed after receiving rookie minicamp tryouts

Defensive back Jonathon Mincy #6 of the Auburn Tigers reacts as they take on the Florida State Seminoles during the 2014 Vizio BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl on January 6, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Jan. 5, 2014 - Source: Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America)

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Defensive back Jonathon Mincy #6 of the Auburn Tigers reacts as they take on the Florida State Seminoles during the 2014 Vizio BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl on January 6, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Jan. 5, 2014 - Source: Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America)
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May 10, 2015

FLOWERY BRANCH -- At the conclusion of the Falcons' rookie minicamp on Sunday, the team signed defensive back Jonathon Mincy and tackle Matt Huffer.

The Falcons waived defensive tackle Chris Brown, cornerback Jordan Ozerities, and wide receiver Joshua Stangby.

Mincy, of Decatur, played at Auburn and Southwest DeKalb High.

He finished his career with 211 tackles and was named to the All-SEC second-team by the league's coaches.

Huffer, 6-foot-6, 305 pounds, played at South Dakota.

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