The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have been awarded center Gino Gradkowski off waivers. Also, Atlanta released center Joe Hawley.
Gradkowski, 6-3, 300 pounds, was originally selected by the Baltimore Ravens pick in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Delaware. He played in 40 games with 16 starts over three years for the Ravens. The Denver Broncos acquired him via trade in April 2015. He is a native of Pittsburgh, PA.
Hawley, 6-3, 302 pounds was selected by the Falcons in the fourth round (117th overall) in 2010 NFL Draft out of Nevada-Las Vegas.