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Falcons add to offense with Treadwell and McCray

Cincinnati Bengals safety Clayton Fejedelem defends Minnesota Vikings receiver Laquon Treadwell during the second quarter of their first pre-season game against the Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Bengals safety Clayton Fejedelem defends Minnesota Vikings receiver Laquon Treadwell during the second quarter of their first pre-season game against the Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.
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March 24, 2020

Update: The Falcons announced the Laquon Treadwell signing Tuesday afternoon.

Previous story from Sunday: Laquon Treadwell, who was a first-round pick of the Vikings in 2016, is set to sign with the Falcons, according to Channel 2 Action News' Zach Klein.

Treadwell, 24, was drafted 23rd overall by Minnesota in the 2016 draft out of Mississippi.

He has played in 53 games and made 16 starts for the Vikings, making 65 of 107 targeted catches for 701 yards and two touchdowns.

The Falcons agreed to terms with offensive lineman Justin McCray, who has played with the Packers and Browns, according to his agent Jim Flanagan.

McCray, who’s 6-foot-3 and 317 pounds, has played in 40 NFL games with 17 starts. He played at Central Florida.

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