ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Report: Ex-Falcon Tyson Jackson works out for 49ers

Aug 23, 2017

Former Falcons defensive lineman Tyson Jackson worked out for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.

Jackson was released by the Falcons in March after playing three years for the team. He signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Falcons in 2014. He started 35 of 48 games he played for the team.

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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.

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