{
  "id": 10929834,
  "title": "Former Falcons tight end signs with Browns' practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/former-falcons-tight-end-signs-with-browns-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:31:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-falcons-tight-end-signs-113107012.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cleveland Browns have added former Atlanta Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick to their practice squad. The 26-year-old player, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft from Georgia, made just one catch for 12 yards as a rookie. FitzPatrick briefly played for the Green Bay Packers before ultimately returning to the Falcons for his third season. However, he was released by the Packers at the end of the 2025 season. Although the Packers did not re-sign FitzPatrick, the young tight end will now aim to capitalize on his opportunity with the Browns. It remains to be seen if FitzPatrick will earn a spot on the 53-man roster. In other news, the Atlanta Falcons had six players try out at their facility on Tuesday, with three of them being running backs. Given that the Falcons have one practice squad spot remaining before Week 4, they may consider making a move. The team recently signed cornerback Myles Bryant and tight end John FitzPatrick to the practice squad. The Falcons will take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 4 on Monday Night Football. Additional updates, including the team's initial injury report, are expected on Thursday.",
  "summary": "Former Falcons TE John FitzPatrick finds new home in AFC North",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}