The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Texas Tech receiver Cameron Batson to a one-year deal. The inside track used to be first reported through ESPN.
Batson last played for the Tennessee Titans in 2021, however all through the workforce’s Week 6 matchup towards the Buffalo Expenses, the 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL, sidelining him for the rest of the 12 months. He used to be waived on the finish of the season.
An undrafted receiver out of faculty, Batson signed with Tennessee following the 2018 draft. For 3 seasons, he labored with long term Falcons trainer Arthur Smith, who first served because the workforce’s tight ends trainer and later offensive coordinator.
In four seasons, Batson recorded 22 catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally used to be efficient on particular groups, recording 16 kickoff returns for 311 general yards and 19.4 yards in line with try.
A local of Oklahoma Town, Oklahoma, Batson joined the Purple Raiders in 2014. A 3-year starter in Lubbock, he tallied 157 general receptions for 1,499 yards and 14 touchdowns. Batson’s highest season got here in 2015 when he completed with career-highs in receptions (60), yards (844), and touchdowns (8).
The Falcons might provide the best chance for Batson to revitalize his profession because of the restricted good fortune of receivers. Atlanta signed veteran Auden Tate from the Cincinnati Bengals and drafted USC’s Drake London with its first-round select. Previous to the beginning of voluntary OTAs, the Falcons additionally traded for Las Vegas Raiders’ wideout Bryan Edwards.
Batson turns into the 5th former Titans participant to enroll in Atlanta this offseason. Others come with quarterback Marcus Mariota, linebacker Rashaan Evans, running back Jeremy McNichols, and tight end Anthony Firkser.
According to ESPN, Batson has been cleared to begin on-field drills in the coming weeks. He will first need to be cleared by Atlanta’s medical staff before taking reps.
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