Atlanta Falcons build trenches with second UFL addition

UFL players have been busy with NFL practices and signing new deals. The Atlanta Falcons entered the game and signed two players from the UFL.

The league announced Thursday that San Antonio Brahmas defensive tackle Prince Emili and St. Louis Battlehawks offensive lineman Jaryd Jones-Smith have officially signed with the Falcons.

Emili played in nine regular season games for the Brahmas, finishing the year with 21 tackles, two tackles for loss, three sacks and one pass breakup. He previously played in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills. He appeared in two games in 2022 with the Bills and collected three tackles and a pass deflection.

Jones-Smith’s signing with the Falcons was previously reported by Aaron Wilson earlier this week before it became official on Thursday. He was on the All-UFL team this season and was selected to the All-XFL team last year.

So far this offseason, the UFL has seen 11 players sign with NFL teams. St. Louis signed three players with NFL teams, while Emili became the second Brahmas player to sign. More UFL players are expected to be recruited and training with the NFL with training camps starting next month.

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