The Atlanta Falcons have traded linebacker Akeem Dent to the Houston Texans for quarterback T.J. Yates, the team announced Wednesday night. The club has also agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Tim Dobbins. Yates, a 6-foot-4, 217-pound native of Marietta, was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Falcons trade LB Dent to Texans for backup QB Yates
Quarterback played at Pope High in Marietta
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