Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons

Hageman, Gray waived by Falcons from injured reserve

Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman (right) rushes against rookie tackle Kaleb McGary during team practice Monday, July 29, 2019, in Flowery Branch.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman (right) rushes against rookie tackle Kaleb McGary during team practice Monday, July 29, 2019, in Flowery Branch.
By
Jan 14, 2020

In minor roster maintenance moves, the Falcons released defensive tackle Ra’Shede Hageman and tight end Alex Gray from the injured-reserve list Monday.

Both had not been with the team for months.

Hageman, who started for the Falcons in Super Bowl LI, was a second-round pick in 2014. His career got off track after a domestic-violence incident in 2016 in DeKalb County that led to his release from the team and suspension by the NFL.

After being out of the league for two seasons, the Falcons gave him an opportunity to make a comeback and signed him to a one-year contract last April.

Gray, a former rugby player, was apart of the NFL’s International Player program and spent two seasons on the practice squad.

---

Subscribe to "The Bow Tie Chronicles" podcast with the AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter on iTunes or on the new AJC sports podcasts page.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

Follow D. Orlando Ledbetter on facebookFollow D. Orlando Ledbetter on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (left) fights for the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ryan Miller watches during the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Falcons’ A.J. Terrell is ‘week to week’ with hamstring injury

The Falcons cornerback, who suffered a hamstring injury late in the second quarter against the Vikings on Sunday night, will be held out of practice Wednesday, maybe longer.

Falcons’ Raheem Morris elated with breakthrough performances from rookies

Falcons coach Raheem Morris hopes his rookies continue to make plays as they did against the Vikings. The Falcons are set to play the Panthers at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Falcons add CB to practice squad

Keith Taylor was drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. He has played with the Panthers and Chiefs.

The Latest

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP))

Credit: AP

Falcons’ Raheem Morris elated with breakthrough performances from rookies

Falcons’ A.J. Terrell is ‘week to week’ with hamstring injury

Falcons add CB to practice squad

Featured

The city of Atlanta opened Azalea Fresh Market downtown to help residents find affordable groceries. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Metro Atlanta consumers grapple with higher prices on food, other goods

Inflation recently reached its highest level this year, with prices increasing for food, housing and other necessities.

Raffensperger, who rebuffed Trump in 2020, runs for Georgia governor

He was the Republican who told Donald Trump no. Now the secretary of state is telling Georgia voters he wants to be their next governor.

South Georgia football coach resigns after 0-5 start

Wayne County’s John Mohring resigned Tuesday afternoon, becoming the third GHSA football coach to step down since the season began.