Atlanta Falcons Sign OL William Sweet

Posted May 20, 2021
On Thursday morning, the Atlanta Falcons announced the signing of offensive lineman William Sweet to a one-year deal. Sweet went undrafted in 2019 out of North Carolina before spending time with the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and in 2021, the Dallas Cowboys. The former Tar Heels offensive tackle has yet to debut in an NFL game, however. (Atlanta Falcons)

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