Falcons promote running back Langford
Falcons promoted running back Jeremy Langford to the 53-man roster after placing running back Ito Smith on injured reserve Tuesday.
Langford, a fourth-round pick (106th overall) by the Chicago Bears in 2015, played at Michigan State.
He played in 28 games with the Bears in 2015 and 2016, making five starts.
Langford rushed 210 times for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 41 passes for 21 yards and a touchdown with the Bears.
He’s also spent time with the Ravens, Jets and Dolphins.
The Falcons also waived wide receiver Julian Williams and signed wide receiver Christian Blake and offensive lineman Chris Durant to the practice squad.
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