Atlanta Falcons

Falcons sign OL to reserve/futures deal

Updated Jan 24, 2022

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Rashaad Coward, a converted defensive tackle who’s 6-foot-5 and 316 pounds, was signed as a guard to a reserve/futures contract, by the Falcons on Monday.

Coward, 27, who played defensive tackle at Old Dominion, has been with Jacksonville, Chicago and Pittsburgh. He’s played in 34 NFL games and made 15 starts. He played in just four games for the Steelers last season.

The Falcons have now signed 21 players to reserve/futures contracts since their regular-season finale Jan. 9.

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