Atlanta Falcons

Falcons sign linebacker to practice squad

An Atlanta Falcons helmet is shown during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
An Atlanta Falcons helmet is shown during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Sept 17, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons signed veteran inside linebacker Josh Woods to their practice squad Tuesday.

Woods, 28, who’s 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds, played at Maryland. He has played in 65 NFL games and made eight starts. He has been with the Bears, Lions and Cardinals.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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