Riley Patterson has been signed to the Falcons' practice squad as a contingency plan for Younghoe Koo, who is dealing with a right hip injury. Patterson has an impressive career record, having made 59 of 67 field goals and 97 of 100 extra points. He was originally signed by the Vikings in 2021 and has since played for several teams, including the Patriots, Lions, Jaguars, Browns, Commanders, and Jets. To make room for Patterson, the Falcons released safety Dane Cruikshank from the practice squad.

Riley Patterson has been signed to the Falcons' practice squad as a precautionary measure due to Younghoe Koo's uncertain status stemming from a hip injury. Patterson, who began his NFL career with the Vikings in 2021, has also played for several other teams and boasts an impressive career record of 59 out of 67 successful field goal attempts and 97 out of 100 extra points. To make room for Patterson, the Falcons released safety Dane Cruikshank from the practice squad.