Chris Durant – Noteworthy – Transaction
T Chris Durant was signed by the Falcons to the practice squad Tuesday (Dec. 18). He had been released by the Redskins from the practice squad Oct. 9. Durant was a three-time all-conference selection at the College of William & Mary. He was a four-year starter at left tackle and finished his career with 36 career starts. He spent time on the Los Angeles Chargers and the Washington Redskins practice squads.
Christian Blake – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Christian Blake was signed by the Falcons to the practice squad Tuesday (Dec. 18). He had been released by the Falcons from the practice squad Sept. 25. Blake was signed by the Falcons following the 2018 draft. He played in 47 career games at Northern Illinois University posting 83 catches for 972 yards and six touchdowns.
Ito Smith – Important – Injury – Transaction
RB Ito Smith (knee) was placed on reserve/injured by the Falcons Tuesday (Dec. 18). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season. Smith played in 14 games for the Falcons during his rookie season. The fourth-round draft pick has picked up 315 rushing yards on 90 carries this season, with four rushing touchdowns. Smith’s four rushing touchdowns rank seventh among all rookies this season. He is also tied with the third most rushing touchdowns by a rookie running back in franchise history. Smith has also played a role in the passing game, catching 27 passes for 152 yards out of the backfield.
Jeremy Langford – Noteworthy – Transaction
RB Jeremy Langford was signed by the Falcons from their practice squad Tuesday (Dec. 18). Langford was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. During his two seasons in the Windy City, Langford posted 737 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns on 210 touches. Langford has spent time on the practice squads of the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins. He has spent the last few weeks on the Falcons practice squad.