Falcons place five players on injured reserve, re-sign three Thursday
The Falcons placed five players on injured reserve and re-signed three players to pair with two players they previously claimed off waivers to resettle their 53-man roster Thursday.
Linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder surgery), cornerback Isaiah Oliver (knee surgery), defensive end Marlon Davidson (knee surgery), left guard Jalen Mayfield (lower back) and tight end John FitzPatrick (undisclosed injury) were placed on injured reserve.
In corresponding moves, the Falcons re-signed defensive end Abdullah Anderson, inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and right guard Colby Gossett. The Falcons cut those three players Tuesday to reach the NFL’s 53-man limit.
To make room for offensive tackle Chuma Edoga and defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, who were claimed off waivers Wednesday, the Falcons temporarily cut safety Dean Marlowe and cornerback Mike Ford. After the five players were placed on injured reserve, Marlow and Ford were re-signed. As vested veterans, Marlowe and Ford did not have to go through waivers.
The Falcons also added three more players to their practice squad. They added tight ends Anthony Firkser and Tucker Fisk, who were cut Tuesday, and cornerback Ka’dar Hollman, who was waived this week by the 49ers.
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