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Falcons sign Michael Bennett to reserve/futures deal

Defensive tackle Michael Bennett was a 2015 draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Credit: John Raoux

Credit: John Raoux

Defensive tackle Michael Bennett was a 2015 draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Jan 10, 2019

Defensive tackle Michael Bennett, who played two games with the Falcons last season, was signed to the reserves/futures contract Thursday.

The Falcons previously signed nine players to reserve/futures contracts, including quarterback Kurt Benkert.

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