The Atlanta Falcons have added a new face to their 16-man practice squad, signing defensive back Chris Williamson on Wednesday. Originally drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Minnesota, Williamson has spent most of the season on the Giants practice squad.
We have signed DB Chris Williamson to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/zwQeBk3pax
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 9, 2020
Williamson’s teammate at Minnesota, rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr., is having a breakout season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both players had success playing in the Golden Gophers’ secondary.
Over the course of his college career, Williamson racked up 96 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions. To make room for the former Minnesota standout on the practice squad, the Falcons released DB Shyheim Carter on Tuesday.
We have released DB Shyheim Carter from the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/xfDmRHHtFm
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2020
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