ON THE FALCONS BEAT
ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Falcons fill out 11-member practice squad

Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert slips away from pressure by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Malveaux during the first quarter Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Atlanta.

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Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert slips away from pressure by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Malveaux during the first quarter Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Atlanta.
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Sept 2, 2018

Quarerback Kurt Benkert, tackle Daniel Brunskill, cornerback Deante Burton, tight end Jaeden Graham, wide receiver Devin Gray, center J.C. Hassenauer, cornerback Ryan Neal, defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and long snapper Jeff Overbaugh were named to the Falcons’ practice squad Sunday.

» Also: Falcons trim roster to 52

Linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee was claimed on waivers by the San Diego Chargers and defensive end Garrison Smith was claimed by the Arizona Cardinals.

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