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Falcons sign wide receiver to futures contract

West Virginia wide receiver David Sills V (13) scores on a touchdown pass as TCU cornerback Tony James (28) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 31-24. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

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West Virginia wide receiver David Sills V (13) scores on a touchdown pass as TCU cornerback Tony James (28) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 31-24. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
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Jan 21, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH — Wide receiver David Sills, who last played for the Broncos, signed a reserve/futures contract with the Falcons on Tuesday.

Sills, 28, who’s 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, played at West Virginia. He originally signed with the Bills in 2019. He has played in 16 NFL games and has made seven starts in his time with the Giants (2019-22) and Broncos (2023-24).

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