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Defensive end Joe Gaziano signs one-year deal with Falcons

Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons helmets are shown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost to the Saints 30-20. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Credit: Jason Getz/For the AJC

Credit: Jason Getz/For the AJC

Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons helmets are shown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost to the Saints 30-20. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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March 27, 2023

PHOENIX -- Defensive end Joe Gaziano, who played the past three seasons for the Chargers, signed a one-year contract with the Falcons on Monday.

The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Gaziano played in 21 games and made one start with the Chargers. Gaziano signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2020 after playing collegiately at Northwestern.

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