Quinn has talked to Easley

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons coach Dan Quinn has called defensive tackle Dominique Easley, who was recently cut by the Patriots and cleared waivers.

The former first-round pick in 2014 played for Quinn at Florida, where he was the defensive coordinator in 2011 and 2013. Easley was cut on April 13.

“He is a fantastic competitor,” Quinn said. “Honestly, a guy I have great history with. We’ve talked since he’s been released. We’ll kind of leave it there. There’s nothing to report today. He’s someone that I think the world of.”