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Falcons promote kicker, linebacker to game-day roster

Also, lineman Jovaughn Gwyn was signed to the practice squad
New York Jets kicker Riley Patterson (46) makes the kick for an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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New York Jets kicker Riley Patterson (46) makes the kick for an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Updated Dec 1, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH – Kicker Riley Patterson and inside linebacker Josh Woods were promoted from the practice squad to the game-day roster by the Falcons on Saturday.

Patterson was signed on Friday as insurance for kicker Younghoe Koo, who has a right hip injury and has been listed as questionable for the game against the Chargers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Woods was also promoted for the Tampa Bay game in Week 5.

Also, offensive guard/center Jovaughn Gwyn was signed to the practice squad.

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