Falcons’ Ade Ogundeji needs surgery, placed on injured reserve
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji, who started 16 games last season, sustained an ankle/foot injury Monday that will require surgery. He was not at practice Tuesday and was placed on injured reserve.
Ogundeji was drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. He also started 11 games as a rookie.
Also Tuesday, the Falcons signed defensive lineman Demone Harris and released offensive lineman LaColby Tucker.
Harris has spent time with the Buccaneers and Texans.
Center Drew Dalman, who missed practice Sunday and Monday, was back at practice Tuesday. However, Ryan Neuzil was taking the snaps with the first-team offense.
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