Falcons place LB Deion Jones, 4 others, on IR to open season

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Published September 1, 2022 1:32 PM

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who missed most of the preseason while recovering from offseason right shoulder surgery, will open the season on injured reserve. The Falcons have also placed former starting offensive guard Jalen Mayfield, cornerback Isaiah Oliver, defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and rookie tight end John FitzPatrick on injured reserve. Each player will be eligible to return after missing four games. The Falcons signed defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson, offensive lineman Colby Gossett and inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to the active roster. The team also re-signed defensive backs Mike Ford and Dean Marlowe. Jones was a 2017 Pro Bowl selection.

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