The Falcons signed veteran linebacker Josh Woods from their practice squad to their 53-player roster on Monday night, the team announced.
In a corresponding move, the Falcons placed third-year linebacker JD Bertrand on the reserve/injured list. Bertrand’s injury is undisclosed.
He is required to miss at least four games before returning.
Woods has spent the past two seasons in Atlanta and has become a core special teams player. He played 82 percent of special teams snaps in the 12 games he was active last season.
Woods registered 14 total tackles.
He entered the league in 2019 as an undrafted free agent with the Bears. He has played for four different teams in his seven NFL seasons, compiling 137 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
The Falcons have two spots on their practice squad.