Falcons fill out 11-member practice squad

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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