Atlanta Falcons
Falcons claim Walsh, waive Ahmed
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Aug 16, 2016The Falcons were awarded offensive guard Jordan Walsh on waivers today and released tackle Shahbaz Ahmed, according to the league’s transaction wire.
Walsh, 6-foot-2 and 292 pounds, played at Iowa. Ahmed played at Temple.
Walsh was waived by the Saints on Saturday to make room for veteran safety Cortland Finnegan.
Ahmed was listed as the third right tackle behind Ryan Schraeder and Bryce Harris.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
