Atlanta Falcons sign free-agent linebackers Brooks Reed, Justin Durant

Team also reaches deal with offensive lineman Mike Person

Former Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Justin Durant (52) celebrates after tackling Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) during the first half of a game on Oct. 5 in Arlington, Texas. - photo by Brandon Wade

0311 JustinDurant — Former Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Justin Durant (52) celebrates after tackling Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) during the first half of a game on Oct. 5 in Arlington, Texas. - photo by Brandon Wade

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons fortified the middle of new coach Dan Quinn's defense Tuesday by signing free-agent linebackers Brooks Reed and Justin Durant. Reed (6-foot-3, 254) had 14 1/2 sacks in four seasons as a starter with the Houston Texans. He started 13 of 16 games in 2014 and had three sacks and his first career interception.

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