Falcons sign running back to practice squad

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons signed running back Elijah Dotson to the practice squad Tuesday.

The team also released kicker Riley Patterson, who was signed as insurance after Younghoe Koo battle through a right hip injury last week. Also, linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams was released from the practice squad.

About the Author

Falcons’ injury report: 2 key offensive starters questionable vs. Panthers

Brandon Dorlus, Mike Hughes among defensive players listed as questionable for Sunday.

Falcons’ defense gets a boost from the return of linebacker Divine Deablo

The Falcons (3-7) will be seeking to snap a five-game losing streak when they face the Saints (2-8) at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Caesars Superdome.

A history of Michael Penix Jr.’s injuries

Fontenot on the Falcons quarterback’s injuries: ‘We looked at all the history.’

The Latest

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Easton Stick is one play away from Falcons’ QB throne

Cousins or what? A look at the Falcons’ QB options for 2026.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: Can Kirk Cousins save the season?

Featured

Credit: Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services

Man convicted of murdering Cherokee firefighter, wife as they watched TV

The deaths of Amber and Justin Hicks shocked their family and community. On Thursday, Matthew Lanz was convicted on all 13 charges he faced.

Report: Georgia unauthorized immigrant population reaches nearly 500,000

Georgia now has the nation’s sixth largest population of unauthorized immigrants, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

Atlanta airport’s troubled Concourse C food court gets new management

OHM Concession Group will take over the Atlanta airport's Concourse C food court, as well as restaurants in Concourses B and F.