FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons signed backup defensive tackle LaCale London to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday.

In a corresponding move, the team released defensive tackle Eli Ankou.

London, 26, was promoted from the practice squad to the game-day roster for the past two games. He had four total tackles (one solo), his first career fumble recovery and one tackle for loss. He’s 6-foot-3 and 297 pounds and played at Western Illinois.

“He’s been balling,” Falcons linebacker Nate Landman told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday.

London (32 defensive snaps, 44%) and defensive tackle Ta’Quon Graham (21, 29%) played a lot against the Bucs on Sunday, and that allowed the Falcons to keep David Onyemata (42, 58%) and Grady Jarrett (41, 56%) under 60% in the Florida heat.

London is a former XFL standout for the St. Louis Battlehawks. He also played one game with the Bears in 2021.

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