FLOWERY BRANCH — Wide receivers James Washington and Jesse Matthews signed with the Falcons, coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday.
“The two new receivers, one is obviously a veteran who brings a lot of playing experience,” Morris said. “Had some injuries. Rough history. Had a really good workout for us. Came in and ran some really good routes.”
The Falcons placed offensive tackle Tyler Vrabel on reserved/retired list and released wide receiver Isaiah Wooden, who played at Southern Utah.
Morris did not want to elaborate on Vrabel’s situation. He’s the son of former Titans coach Mike Vrabel.
“We’re going to leave that for Vrabel,” Morris said. “For now, it was reserve/retired deal. He’s going to step away. I’m sure he’ll come out with something a little bit later.”
Washington, a second-round pick of the Steelers in 2018, played for the Falcons’ new wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard.
Matthews, formerly of the Texans, has recovered from an ACL injury.
“We have a little bit of history with him with Ike Hilliard,” Morris said of Washington. “Was able to add him. Matthews came in and did a nice job in that workout as well. He had a nice little (exhibition) season last year. He really fell short due to the injuries. We felt it was good chance to go add those guys and get some more competition out there.”
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