Falcons sign seven players for roster depth

The Falcons have signed seven players to either the practice squad or free agent contracts last week.

Atlanta Falcons' 2017 free agents

Guard Blake Muir (Baylor) was signed to the practice squad on Friday. The practice squad currently includes running back Jhurell Pressley, quarterback Matt Simms and cornerback Ryan White.

Tackle Carter Bykowski (Iowa State), wide receiver B.J. Daniels (South Florida), tackle Kevin Graf (Southern California), tight end Darion Griswold (Arkansas State), defensive end Martin Ifedi (Memphis) and nose tackle Jimmy Staten (Middle Tennessee) were signed to free agent contracts on Wednesday.

Atlanta Falcons head coach tells media what he told his team on Tuesday February 7, at the team’s headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

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