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Falcons sign cornerback Breon Borders, release Jamal Peters

Breon Borders, shown here making a tackle for the Tennessee Titans during the 2021 season, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

Credit: AP file photo

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Breon Borders, shown here making a tackle for the Tennessee Titans during the 2021 season, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
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June 5, 2023

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Veteran cornerback Breon Borders, who has played with six different teams, was signed by the Falcons on Monday.

Cornerback Jamal Peters was released from the 90-man roster to make room for Borders, who played in one game for the Bears last season.

The 6-foot, 189-pound Borders has also played with the Jaguars, Titans, Cardinals, Bills and Commanders. He has played in 32 games and made six starts.

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