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Falcons add veteran long snapper

Long snapper Beau Brinkley has been signed and is in line to replace Pro Bowler Josh Harris. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Credit: Jason Getz/For the AJC

Credit: Jason Getz/For the AJC

Long snapper Beau Brinkley has been signed and is in line to replace Pro Bowler Josh Harris. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
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Updated April 4, 2022

Veteran long snapper Beau Brinkley signed with the Falcons on Monday.

Brinkley, 32, played with Tennessee from 2012-20. He played three games with Arizona last season. He has played in 138 NFL games and is in line to replace Josh Harris, who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency.

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