Falcons sign former Jaguars linebacker Caleb Johnson following tryout at rookie minicamp

Falcons sign former Jaguars linebacker Caleb Johnson following tryout at rookie minicamp

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed linebacker Caleb Johnson on Monday. Johnson, who played the last three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, signed after participating in the team’s rookie minicamp as a tryout player. Johnson signed with Chicago after the 2021 NFL draft and played one season with the Bears before his stint with Jacksonville. He played primarily on special teams in his 65 games over four seasons. The Falcon…

Falcons Release Veteran WR Phillip Dorsett, Sign LB Caleb Johnson

The Atlanta Falcons officially released veteran WR Phillip Dorsett on Monday. The Falcons also signed LB Caleb Johnson to a contract. Dorsett, 32, is a former first-round pick by the Colts in the 2015 NFL Draft. The Patriots acquired him from the Colts in exchange for QB Jacoby Brissett. He re-signed with New England on a one-year deal after his rookie contract expired in 2019. From there, Dorsett had stints with the Seahawks, Jaguars, Texans, R…