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Falcons waive veteran wide receiver James Washington

Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons helmets are shown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost to the Saints 30-20. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons helmets are shown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost to the Saints 30-20. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Aug 18, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Veteran wide James Washington, who was signed on July 29th, was released by the Falcons on Sunday.

The Falcons had to make room on the 90-man roster for safety Justin Simmons, who agreed to terms with the team on Thursday and signed on Sunday.

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