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Falcons sign defensive tackle with ties to Nate Ollie

Eric Johnson II was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. The same year Ollie joined the Colts' staff as the defensive line coach.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II.

The 6-foot-4, 320 pound tackle reunites with current Falcons defensive line coach, Nate Ollie. The two first crossed paths in 2022 when Johnson was taken in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts where Ollie had just been hired as the defensive line coach.

Both men spent the 2022 and 2023 season together in Indianapolis.

Since then, Johnson has spent time with the New England Patriots, a second stint with the Colts and, most recently, has spent the offseason with the Minnesota Vikings.

Across four NFL seasons, Johnson has seen action in 51 games. He has made 41 total tackles and has one sack.

Take a look at the best photos of joint practice as the Atlanta Falcons battle against the Indianapolis Colts during the 2026 AT&T Training Camp in Indianapolis, Ind.

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