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Ever-evolving Atlanta Falcons sign DE Cliff Matthews, waive saftey Dashon Goldson
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Cliff Matthews stretches during minicamp on June 15 in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have released safety Dashon Goldson and signed defensive lineman Cliff Matthews on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Matthews, who played for the Falcons from 2011-14, was released by Tampa Bay on Sept. 3.
Charles Odum
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Updated: Oct 19, 2016, 9:02 PM
Published: Oct 19, 2016, 9:08 PM
FLOWERY BRANCH — Another week brought another series of moves for the ever-evolving Atlanta Falcons’ defense. The Falcons on Wednesday released safety Dashon Goldson and signed defensive lineman Cliff Matthews. The Falcons needed help on their defensive front after end Derrick Shelby was placed on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season, on Tuesday.
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