Former undrafted free agent A.J. Woods signed to practice squad.
The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback A.J. Woods to their 16-man practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. Woods, a former undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh, has yet to appear in an NFL game but spent time with the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.
The Broncos released Woods from their practice squad last week. While he lacks NFL experience, Woods has enough versatility to potentially carve out a role in Atlanta.
“No matter which position I play on the back end, I’m confident that I’ll be successful,” Woods told Justin Melo of the Draft Network. “Speed, quick feet, and intelligence make me a complete player. I’m very physical for the position as well. I love playing in run support when I’m at the nickel. I can cover bigger receivers on the outside as well.”
The Falcons had one spot left on their practice squad after signing linebacker Ronnie Harrison to the 53-man roster last week. Harrison replaced linebacker Divine Deablo, who was placed on the injured reserve list.
Check out the Falcons’ updated 16-man practice squad entering Week 9 below. NOTE: Lenny Krieg does not count against the 16-man total since he’s in the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.
Falcons practice squad entering Week 9CB A.J. WoodsQB Easton Stick (12) RB Carlos Washington (26)WR Deven Thompkins (83)WR Chris Blair (19)WR Nick Nash (80)WR Dylan Drummond (81)TE Joshua Simon (47)OL Raiqwon O’Neal (75)OL Carter Warren (66)OL Joshua Gray (67)CB Cobee Bryant (37)EDGE Khalid Kareem (92)DL Kentavius Street (93)CB Keith Taylor (32)K Ben Sauls (41)K Lenny Krieg (46) IPP
The Falcons will face the New England Patriots on the road in Week 9. Sunday’s game starts at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.