Atlanta Falcons pick up wide receiver Leonard Hankerson during Day 2 of free agency signings

Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Leonard Hankerson (85) dives over the goal line to score a touchdown on an 8-yard pass play against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of a 2013 preseason game in Nashville, Tenn. - photo by Wade Payne

0312Hankerson2 — Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Leonard Hankerson (85) dives over the goal line to score a touchdown on an 8-yard pass play against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of a 2013 preseason game in Nashville, Tenn. - photo by Wade Payne

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons added depth at wide receiver on Wednesday by signing free agent Leonard Hankerson, who fought two serious injuries in his four seasons with the Washington Redskins. Hankerson hurt his left knee late in the 2013 season and due to the extended recovery played in only one game in 2014. The Falcons needed depth behind starting receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White after releasing Harry Douglas, who has agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans.

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