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Reports: Falcons sign cornerback Mike Ford, re-sign KhaDarel Hodge, Ta’Quon Graham

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford (28)reacts after stopping a play from the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford (28)reacts after stopping a play from the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
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March 12, 2025

Cornerback Mike Ford, who spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, is set to sign a two-year contract worth $4 million with the Falcons, according to multiple reports.

Also, according to NFL Media, wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge agreed to a two-year deal and defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham agreed to a one-year deal.

Ford, a 6-foot and 190 pounds, played the 2022 season with the Falcons. Ford mostly is a special-teams player. He has played in 94 NFL games, including 10 starts. With the Falcons, he played in 15 games, making two starts.

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