Tommy Doles
29-Year-Old
Free Agent
Released by the Bears in August of 2019.
Joins Atlanta for training camp
Doles agreed to a contract with the Falcons on Tuesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert (toe) suffered a major foot injury in the Hall of Fame Game loss to Denver, leading to his placement on injured reserve and the signing of the 6-foot-4 guard out of Northwestern. With James Carpenter (hip) and Jamon Brown (hamstring) collectively banged up in the earlygoing of training camp, the Falcons look to add depth with Doles, who spent time with the Bears after going unselected in April's draft. During his collegiate career for the Wildcats, he facilitated three of running back Justin Jackson's four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons and was elected Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2017.
Third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert (toe) suffered a major foot injury in the Hall of Fame Game loss to Denver, leading to his placement on injured reserve and the signing of the 6-foot-4 guard out of Northwestern. With James Carpenter (hip) and Jamon Brown (hamstring) collectively banged up in the earlygoing of training camp, the Falcons look to add depth with Doles, who spent time with the Bears after going unselected in April's draft. During his collegiate career for the Wildcats, he facilitated three of running back Justin Jackson's four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons and was elected Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2017.
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