Ex-Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud signs with Giants’ practice squad
Former Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, who was released Tuesday, signed with the New York Giants practice squad Wednesday, according to a league source familiar with the transaction.
McCloud played with the Buffalo Bills when current Giants coach Brian Daboll was the offensive coordinator. Also, Chad Hall was with the Bills and is currently the Giants’ assistant quarterbacks coach.
Hall played at Wesleyan and the Air Force.
McCloud fell out of favor with the Falcons in recent weeks, and he was sent home by head coach Raheem Morris late last week.
McCloud played in the Falcons’ first four games and had six catches for 64 yards, including four first downs. Last season, he had career highs in catches (62) and receiving yards (686).
He was held out of last week’s Bills game, and he also did not play in Sunday’s road matchup against the 49ers.
McCloud was close to former receivers coach Ike Hilliard, who was fired after the 30-0 loss to Carolina on Sept. 21.
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