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Falcons sign defensive lineman to 16-man practice squad

The Falcons have signed defensive lineman Junior Aho to the practice squad and released Kenny Oginni

The Atlanta Falcons have made a change to their practice squad following Sunday’s 38-20 win over the Carolina Panthers. On Monday, the team signed nose tackle Junior Aho to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Kenny Oginni in a corresponding transaction.

Oginni was part of the NFL’s International Player program, which allowed him to be on the practice squad without counting against the 16-man limit. Aho, who was born in France, now replaces Oginni as Atlanta’s International Player, according to team reporter Terrin Waack.

The 25-year-old went undrafted out of SMU in 2023 before signing with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. Aho later signed with the Carolina Panthers during the 2024 offseason but was waived via injury settlement in August.

While Aho has yet to appear in a regular-season game, he played in all 13 games for SMU in 2022, recording 23 tackles (13 solo), two sacks and a forced fumble. Check out the team’s updated 53-man roster and practice squad entering NFL Week 7.

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Falcons sign DE Kenny Oginni as part of International Player Program

The Falcons signed DE Kenny Oginni through the NFL’s International Player Program, meaning he won’t count against the 90-man roster

The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive end Kenny Oginni as part of the NFL’s International Player Program on Thursday afternoon. Oginni won’t count against the 90-man roster, but he has a chance to impress Atlanta’s coaching staff during training camp.

Oginni spent some time with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. He appeared in the preseason but did not make the 53-man roster. Born in Nigeria, Oginni didn’t get into football until 2014.

“The first time Oginni ever did anything football related was at a camp in 2014 sponsored by defensive end Osi Umenyiora, who played for the New York Giants from 2003-12 and the Falcons from 2013-14,” writes Falcons team reporter Terrin Waack. “Oginni has since participated in NFL-sanctioned events, such as an International Player’s Combine and the International Player Pathway program.”

The Falcons released offensive lineman Ryan Swoboda on Thursday as well. Swoboda, 25, spent last season on the practice squad and signed a futures contract with the team back in January.

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