Falcons sign 13 players to reserve/futures contracts
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons signed 13 players, including 11 from their practice squad, to reserve/futures contracts on Monday and Tuesday.
Reserve/futures contracts do not count against the roster limit or the salary cap until the new league business year starts on March 12.
The Falcons signed former practice squanders in defensive tackle Junior Aho, wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II, running back Elijah Dotson, wide receiver Dylan Drummond, offensive guard Jovaughn Gwyn, cornerback Lamar Jackson, quarterback Emory Jones, defensive end Khalid Kareem, wide receiver Jesse Matthews, defensive back Benny Sapp III and offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
The Falcons also signed offensive guard Joey Fisher, who was with the Steelers during the 2024 exhibition season. He also spent time with the 49ers and Browns.
The Falcons added wide receiver Makai Polk, a former Mississippi State player, who’s spent time with the Ravens, Giants and with Toronto in the Canadian Football League, on Tuesday.
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