Falcons release Shockley, sign Antone Smith

Oct 21, 12:29 pm EDT

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP)—The Atlanta Falcons have released quarterback D.J. Shockley(notes) from their practice squad and signed running back Antone Smith(notes).

Smith is expected to be with the team for Wednesday’s practice.

The former Florida State standout signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. He spent time on the practice squads of the Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans.

Shockley was a seventh-round draft pick from Georgia in 2006 who was the team’s third quarterback in 2008.

Updated Oct 21, 12:29 pm EDT
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  1. Steve
    5. Posted by Steve Fri Oct 23 2:17am EDT

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    Thomas brown stay hurt to much.
    shock- needs find a team that uses he style of play he should go try out tennessee it be good fit for him.
  2. Calvin
    4. Posted by Calvin Wed Oct 21 5:50pm EDT

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    Yeah, Thomas Brown, why is he continuously overlooked? Did they not like him?
  3. <i>possum_ga</i>
    3. Posted by possum_ga Wed Oct 21 4:24pm EDT

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    what about thomas brown???????
  4. tony S
    2. Posted by tony S Wed Oct 21 1:19pm EDT

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    really was hoping he'd get better but it jus was meant to be i geuss
  5. Goose
    1. Posted by Goose Wed Oct 21 1:06pm EDT

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    Good luck, Shock. Hope you catch on somewhere.
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