Jake Reed

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/18/16

Today’s minor moves:

  • The Panthers announced that they have signed tackle Willie Smith and waved/injured fullback Devon Johnson, as Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer tweets.
  • The Falcons have reached an injury settlement with center Jake Reed, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle (on Twitter).
  • The Redskins have waived offensive tackle Kevin Bowen with an injury designation, per Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post (Twitter link).
  • The Giants have waived defensive back Matt Smalley with a failure to disclose physical condition designation, tweets Wilson.
  • The Browns have reached an injury settlement with running back Patrick Skov, reports Wilson (via Twitter).

Falcons Agree To Sign 22 UDFAs

SATURDAY, 6:05pm: The Falcons announced that they’ve added a trio of undrafted free agents on Saturday:

The Falcons also announced that they waived four of their previously signed undrafted free agents: Gerald Dixon Jr.Alex FifitaMalachi Jones, and David Richards.

THURSDAY, 4:21pm: Despite the fact that Atlanta only selected six players during last weekend’s draft, the Falcons’ rookie minicamp will be a busy place. The team confirmed today that it has signed 22 undrafted free agents to fill out its roster, with another 27 free agent rookies headed to the minicamp to try out for the club.

The full list of 27 tryout players can be found right here. Listed below are the 22 players who have agreed to contracts with the Falcons: