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The Atlanta Falcons concluded their rookie minicamp over the weekend, but they’re not done making moves. On Monday, the team announced a handful of transactions, signing four players and releasing seven others from the roster.
Two of the signings — wide receiver Slade Bolden and linebacker Andre Smith — were initially reported on Sunday. Along with Bolden and Smith, the Falcons signed defensive backs Natrone Brooks and Clifford Chattman.
DB Natrone Brooks
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Brooks is an undrafted free agent out of Southern Mississippi. Here’s what Pro Football Network wrote about him prior to the draft:
A genuine speedster, Brooks frequently jumps the route to make a play on the ball. Brooks’ ball skills are such that, despite his eight PBUs last year, teams routinely threw away from him. Brooks’ stock is helped by special-teams experience on punt return. — Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network
DB Clifford Chattman
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Chattman played cornerback at UTSA before going undrafted in 2023. Here’s what Pro Football Network wrote about Chattman before the draft:
Tall, instinctive DB who began his career at Texas A&M. Keeps the action in front of him, immediately diagnoses plays, and fires upfield defending the run. Plays tough, physical football, plays while injured, and displays a closing burst. Effectively quarterbacks the secondary. — Ben Rolfe, Pro Football Network
LB Andre Smith
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After playing two years in Carolina, Smith went to Buffalo for two seasons (2020-2021) before playing for the Titans in 2022. Primarily a special-teams contributor, Smith should provide depth at the inside linebacker spot in Atlanta this season. — Falcons Wire
WR Slade Bolden
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The former Alabama wideout signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in 2022. Bolden later suffered a sports hernia and was released in October without playing in a single game. The Falcons will likely use Bolden on special teams as he’s an experienced kick/punt returner from his time in Alabama. — Falcons Wire
Falcons release seven players
The following players were released by the Falcons on Monday afternoon:
- LB David Anenih
- RB BJ Baylor
- CB Javelin Guidry
- DB Matt Hankins
- WR Ra’Shaun Henry
- DB Dylan Mabin
- FB John Raine
Falcons updated roster
Looking at the #Falcons updated roster following the team's recent signings https://t.co/bXUGI1jAhA
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) May 14, 2023