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Falcons sign offensive tackle Dieugot Joseph, tight end Austin Larkin

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May 29, 2019

Offensive tackle Dieugot Joseph signed with the Falcons on Wednesday, according to his agent Will Sarubbi II.

Also, defensive end Austin Larkin was signed and offensive tackle Devon Johnson was released, the team announced.

After placing defensive end Steven Means on injured reserve, the Falcons had an opening on the 90-man roster.

Joseph, who’s 6-foot-6 and 300 pounds, has spent time with the Ravens, Vikings, Bears and Jets. He played at Florida International.

Larkin, is 6-5 and 255 pounds. He played at Purdue. His father, Michael Larkin, was a four-year letter-winner at Notre Dame.

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