Falcons sign RB Godwin Igwebuike to practice squad

The Atlanta Falcons filled their final practice squad vacancy, signing running back Godwin Igwebuike on Wednesday after releasing him from the 53-man roster on Monday.

Igwebuike was signed off the practice squad ahead of Week 1 to fill in for an injured Cordarrelle Patterson.

The Falcons signed running back Godwin Igwebuike to the practice squad.

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The 29-year-old was active for Sunday’s game but did not receive a single carry. Now that Patterson is healthy again, the team didn’t feel the need to carry Igwebuike on the 53-man roster.

In other news, Falcons safety Jessie Bates III won NFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday. Bates recorded two interceptions in Atlanta’s 24-10 win over the Panthers.

Check out the Falcons updated 53-man roster and practice squad heading into their Week 2 matchup with the Packers.

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