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Falcons add defensive help up front

Cornerback Cobee Bryant and safety Jammie Robinson promoted from the practice squad
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday in addition to safety Jammie Robinson. The Falcons also signed defensive lineman Elijah Garcia. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday in addition to safety Jammie Robinson. The Falcons also signed defensive lineman Elijah Garcia. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Nov 15, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH — Veteran defensive lineman Elijah Garcia was signed and offensive tackle Andrew Stueber was released by the Falcons on Saturday.

Also, the team promoted cornerback Cobee Bryant and safety Jammie Robinson from the practice squad to the game-day roster

The Falcons (3-6) are set to face the Panthers (5-5) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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