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Falcons sign offensive lineman to 16-man practice squad

October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (65) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (65) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Falcons filled their second-to-last practice squad vacancy on Thursday. According to team reporter Tori McElhaney, the Falcons have signed offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson to their 16-man practice squad.

The eight-year NFL veteran previously played for the Falcons in 2022, starting nine games at left guard. Wilkinson, 29, signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and appeared in 10 games (nine starts) last season.

The Falcons also signed former Titans linebacker Monty Rice to their practice squad Thursday morning. Rice, a former third-round pick, lands in Atlanta after failing to make the Saints' 53-man roster. Check out the team's updated 16-man practice squad below:

  1. OL Elijah Wilkinson

  2. LB Monty Rice

  3. WR Chris Blair

  4. WR Jesse Matthews

  5. WR Dylan Drummond

  6. RB Carlos Washington Jr.

  7. OL Andrew Stueber

  8. OL Julién Davenport

  9. TE John FitzPatrick

  10. CB Natrone Brooks

  11. CB Kevin King

  12. DB Dane Cruikshank

  13. DL Demone Harris

  14. DL Zion Logue

  15. DL LaCale London

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