Falcons re-sign linebacker Brandon Copeland

Falcons linebacker Brandon Copeland loosen up during OTAs Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Falcons linebacker Brandon Copeland loosen up during OTAs Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

The Falcons used a standard practice squad flex to promote outside linebacker James Vaughters to the active roster and released outside linebacker Brandon Copeland on Sunday.

Copeland was re-signed on Monday.

Vaughters, formerly of the Chicago Bears, signed with the Falcons on Sept. 3. He played six snaps against the Eagles in the 32-6 loss.

NFL rules allow teams to move up, or flex, two players from the practice squad to the game day roster. Teams can use two standard practice squad flexes each week.

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