Falcons Sign Former Steelers DB Grayland Arnold
The Atlanta Falcons have signed Grayland Arnold, a former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back, as the team makes a move to bolster its roster. 
Arnold, who entered the NFL in 2020 as an undrafted free agent, initially signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after the draft. Despite a solid performance during training camp, he was released by the Eagles in early September 2020 but was quickly added to their practice squad. He would later be promoted to the active roster and appeared in six games during the 2020 season. Arnold spent the next offseason with the Eagles but was released after training camp in 2021.
After his release, Arnold joined the Houston Texans’ practice squad and played in 20 games for them over the next two seasons, from 2021 to 2023. He then signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2024 season and competed for a starting role at slot cornerback during training camp. However, he was placed on injured reserve on August 15 and subsequently waived by the team.
Now, Arnold is joining the Falcons and faces stiff competition for a spot on the 53-man roster. He will compete with other cornerbacks such as Dee Alford, Billy Bowman Jr., and Cobee Bryant for the slot cornerback position. With limited room for multiple players in the slot corner role, Arnold will need to perform well to secure a place on the active roster. Alford, 27, is entering a critical phase in his career with this new opportunity.
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