Falcons sign lineman Harland Gunn after Hawley receives 4-game suspension for using PED
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Atlanta Falcons have announced the signing of offensive guard Harland Gunn after backup lineman Joe Hawley received a four-game suspension for violating NFL rules on performance-enhancing substances.
The 6-foot-2, 310-pound Gunn was picked up by the Falcons on Tuesday. Atlanta plays at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
He initially signed with Dallas as a college free agent after the NFL draft. Gunn was waived by the Cowboys and joined the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He played collegiately at Miami.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Hawley will be eligible to return to the roster after the Dec. 16 game against the New York Giants.