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Falcons make roster move, add 6-foot-9 offensive tackle

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Aug 7, 2023

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Massive offensive tackle LaColby Tucker was signed by the Falcons on Monday.

Defensive tackle Matthew Gotel was released in a corresponding move.

Tucker, who is 6-foot-9 and 313 pounds, played at Missouri Southern.

Gotel, who played at West Florida and with San Antonio in the XFL, was just signed on Friday.

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