Falcons sign mobile quarterback Emory Jones

FLOWERY BRANCH — Quarterback Emory Jones, who is from LaGrange and played at Heard County High School, was signed to the Falcons’ practice squad to run the scout team this week Thursday.

The Falcons are set to play the Commanders, who feature mobile quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Jones played at Florida, Arizona State and Cincinnati in college.

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