Atlanta Falcons

Falcons sign two United Football League players

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Prince Emili (94) sits in the stands following a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 27-24. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Prince Emili (94) sits in the stands following a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 27-24. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
June 20, 2024

Defensive tackle Prince Emili and offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith, who both played in the UFL this season, signed with the Falcons on Thursday.

Emili played with the San Antonio Brahmas, and Jones-Smith played with the St. Louis Battlehawks. The Falcons released offensive lineman Nolan Potter and defensive lineman Willington Previlon to make room for the new players on the 90-man roster.

Emili, 25, who’s 6-foot-2 and 300 pounds, played at Pennsylvania. He spent time with the Saints and Bills after going undrafted in 2022. He has played in two NFL games.

Jones-Smith, 28, who’s 6-7 and 320 pounds, played at Pittsburgh. He was with the Raiders in 2020 and played in three games. He was with the Ravens in 2021 and played in three games.

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