Falcons sign 11 players to reserve/futures contracts

September 3, 2020 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert (6) throws the ball during an NFL football training camp practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, September 3, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

September 3, 2020 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert (6) throws the ball during an NFL football training camp practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, September 3, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Falcons signed 11 players to reserve/futures contracts on Monday.

The team signed cornerback Delrick Abrams (Colorado), offensive lineman Willie Beavers (Western Michigan), quarterback Kurt Benkert (Virginia), running back Tony Brooks-James (Oregon), wide receiver Greg Dortch (Wake Forest), kicker Elliott Fry (South Carolina), defensive back T.J. Green (Clemson), defensive tackle Chris Slayton (Syracuse), defensive back Chris Williamson (Minnesota) and offensive lineman Willie Wright (Tulsa).

By signing futures contracts, the players will be on the Falcons’ roster at the beginning of the new league year in March.

Falcons’ 2021 draft position

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2. New York Jets

3. Miami Dolphins (via Houston)

4. Falcons

5. Cincinnati Bengals

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