Falcons release Jamal Carter from practice squad

Safety Jamal Carter was released from the Falcons’ practice squad Wednesday.

Carter played against the Packers after getting called up from the practice squad Sunday.

The Falcons are in the process of adding safety J.J. Wilcox, a veteran safety.

Falcons' next four games

Panthers at Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11

Falcons at Vikings at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18

Lions at Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25

Falcons at Panthers at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29

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