Report: Falcons to part ways with Antone Smith
FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons are parting ways with running back Antone Smith today as they cutdown to a 53-man roster, according to WSBTV's Zach Klein.
Smith, 5-foot-9 and 192 pounds, suffered a hamstring in the exhibition opener against Tennessee. He hasn't practice since. He was also coming back from a broken leg suffered last season.
Smith was a standout on special teams for the Falcons since 2012.
Last season he emerged as a big-play threat while scoring five touchdowns on just 36 touches with each score going for at least 38 yards.
Smith thought he was a good fit for the team’s new outside-zone blocking scheme.
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