NFC South

Atlanta Falcons Have Signed Veteran Running Back

By Matt Hladik On Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons added a running back with ties to head coach Arthur Smith to their roster. Atlanta signed Jeremy McNichols, who spent the last two seasons suiting up for the Tennessee Titans. In 2020, he worked under Smith, who was Tennessee's offensive coordinator. That season, McNichols rushed for a career-high 204 yards and one touchdown on 47 carries. He also caught 12 passes for 55 yards. McNichols' rushing totals dipped to 41 carries, 156 yards and no scores in 2021, but he did set personal bests as a receiver, grabbing 28 receptions for 240 yards and one …