Falcons sign cornerback, linebacker for depth
The Falcons signed cornerback Jamar Taylor and linebacker Ahmad Thomas to the 53-man roster Tuesday to replace Desmond Trufant and Calvin Ridley, who were placed on injured reserve.
Also, tight end Carson Meier and linebacker Quentin Poling were signed to the practice squad.
In seven seasons in the NFL, Taylor, 29, has played in 87 NFL games and made 41 start. Taylor was drafted in the second round of the 2013 draft by the Dolphins out of Boise State. He also has played for Cleveland, Arizona, Denver and Seattle.
Thomas, 24, has spent time with Packers and Colts. He played in college at Oklahoma.
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