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.

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