The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday evening that they’ve promoted wide receiver Brandon Powell to the active roster. Additionally, the team has signed offensive guard Anthony Coyle and safety C.J. Reavis to the practice squad.
Brandon Powell was signed to the Falcons’ practice squad before the 2019 season kicked off. Powell’s a young, speedy wide receiver who recorded 11 receptions for 129 yards in his rookie season with the Detroit Lions. The 5’8 receiver also returned some kicks in Detroit, where he had two punt returns for 5 yards and 2 two kick returns for 43 yards.