The Atlanta Falcons signed outside linebacker Emmeuel Ellerbee and offensive lineman Jason Spriggs on Monday, while releasing running back Tony Brooks-James.
We haved signed OLB Emmanuel Ellerbee and OL Jason Spriggs and released RB Tony Brooks-James. https://t.co/NNY3PBkh1Z
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) July 26, 2021
Ellerbee, 24, went undrafted out of Rice back in 2018 before being signed by the Falcons. He never made it into a regular season game in Atlanta, but would play for the Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks from 2018-2020.
The Falcons have been low on outside linebacker depth since releasing Barkevious Mingo and Ellerbee can add something to special teams — where he contributed most during his time with the Chargers and Seahawks.
Spriggs, 27, was a second-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2016, but injuries kept him from being a major contributor. Over his five-year NFL career, he’s appeared in 44 games with nine starts. Spriggs should provide depth behind Kaleb McGary at right tackle.
