Wayne Gallman signs with the Falcons after being released by the 49ers during the final cuts

The Atlanta Falcons are shaking their running back room. On Thursday, the team announced the signing of veteran running back Wayne Gallman and released teammate Qadree Ollison. The details of Gallman’s deal with the Falcons were not immediately disclosed. Gallman now joins an ongoing group consisting of Mike Davis and Cordarrelle Patterson.

The 26-year-old signed with the San Francisco 49ers back in ril and spent the summer with the organization, but was released Tuesday during the final cuts in the roster. Through three preseason games with the Niners, Gallman totaled 153 yards and rushed on a cut of 4.5 yards per game. Bear.

Gallman originally entered the league as a fourth-round pick of the Giants in 2017 out of Clemson. He spent the last four years of his career in New York before signing the one-year deal with the 49ers earlier this season.

During his tenure with the Giants (53 games played), he totaled 1,444 yards on the ground with nine touchdowns. He also caught 80 of his 112 goals for 4.98 yards and two more goals. With Atlanta, Gallman is now looking to build up a strong 2020 season that proved to be a career year for him with the Giants as he filled in for the injured Saquon Barkley.

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