FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons today signed running back Antone Smith to the practice squad and released quarterback D.J. Shockley.
Smith, 5-9, 190 pounds, was originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Detroit Lions at the conclusion of his collegiate career at Florida State. He graduated ranking eighth on the school’s all-time career rushing list with 492 attempts for 2,253 yards and 26 touchdowns. In his senior season (2008), Smith led the ACC in touchdowns with 15 and was second overall in the conference in scoring.
Shockley was a seventh round draft choice by the Falcons in 2006 and served as the team’s third quarterback for the 2006 and 2008 seasons (was placed on injured reserve in 2007).
