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Falcons sign mobile quarterback Emory Jones

Quarterback Emory Jones played for Florida among three college programs. He signed with the Falcons on Thursday for their practice squad. (Arielle Bader/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

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Quarterback Emory Jones played for Florida among three college programs. He signed with the Falcons on Thursday for their practice squad. (Arielle Bader/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
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Updated Dec 27, 2024

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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