The made some changes to its practice squad on Friday, signing kicker Riley Patterson and releasing safety Dane Cruikshank in a related transaction.
This signing could be a precautionary measure as Younghoe Koo was listed by the team on Thursday . With Koo dealing with a hip injury in his kicking leg, Patterson gives the team a legitimate replacement in case he is unable to play in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The 25-year-old Patterson has played 40 games for four different teams in his career. After spending his first two seasons in Detroit, he moved to Jacksonville in 2022 before returning to the Lions in 2023.
After a brief stop in Cleveland, Patterson briefly landed with the New York Jets in 2024 and played one game there.
NEWS: Falcons sign K Riley Patterson to practice squad, release S Dane Cruikshank
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Cruikshank spent the season on Atlanta's practice squad. The veteran safety was added to the 53-man roster for the team's Week 11 loss to the Denver Broncos. Cruikshank's release is a sign that the Falcons are getting healthier in the secondary.
Check out the team's updates and practice squad starting Week 13.
