Wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, who was tendered last month, signed a one-year contract with the Falcons on Tuesday.

Zaccheaus made the team as an undrafted rookie in 2019 and has been a dependable reserve.

Zaccheaus, 24, has played in 38 games and made 10 starts. He has caught 54 of 90 targets for 795 yards and five touchdowns. He also has been a backup kickoff and punt returner.

Also, the Falcons announced the previously reported signing of veteran defensive tackle Vincent Taylor.

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