Falcons sign linebacker to practice squad

An Atlanta Falcons helmet is shown during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

An Atlanta Falcons helmet is shown during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons signed veteran inside linebacker Josh Woods to their practice squad Tuesday.

Woods, 28, who’s 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds, played at Maryland. He has played in 65 NFL games and made eight starts. He has been with the Bears, Lions and Cardinals.