MARCH 28 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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Falcons release offensive lineman Justin Shaffer Shaffer spent the last two seasons on Atlanta's practice squad after the Falcons drafted the offensive lineman in 2022.
Activated to practice squad Shaffer (undisclosed) was restored to the Falcons' practice squad from their practice squad injured list Wednesday.
Impact Shaffer was placed on Atlanta's practice squad injured list Nov. 21 with an undisclosed issue but has presumably recovered and is now eligible for elevation. The Georgia product was a sixth-round pick by the Falcons in this year's draft and could see some time on the NFL roster over the final two weeks since Atlanta has been eliminated from playoff contention. With guards Chuma Edoga (knee) headed for IR and Jalen Mayfield (back) out for the season, there is some need for depth along Atlanta's offensive line.
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Designated to return The Falcons designated Shaffer (undisclosed) to return from the team's practice squad injured reserve list Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution repor...
Impact Shaffer, who was placed on Atlanta's practice squad injured reserve list in November due an unspecified issue, is now slated to resume practicing following Wednesday's transaction. The rookie offensive lineman has yet to receive a promotion to the Falcons' active roster this season, but his next opportunity to do so now comes New Year's Day against Arizona.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on practice squad IR The Falcons placed Shaffer (undisclosed) on their practice squad injured list Monday.
Impact After drafting Shaffer in the sixth round in the 2022 NFL Draft, Atlanta waived him at the end of August. The offensive lineman was subsequently re-signed to the practice squad, but he hasn't yet seen time at the NFL level. The nature of the issue that necessitated Shaffer's placement on the injured list is uncertain.
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