Falcons Claim Williams Over Onianwa | Atlanta Falcons News

The Falcons just pulled off a savvy waiver wire move, claiming Cameron Williams — a sixth-round Eagles pick with injury baggage — to bolster their backup tackle depth. With Michael Jerrell and rookie Ethan Onianwa currently holding the backup spots, Williams’ arrival signals serious doubt about Onianwa’s readiness. The 23-year-old made the initial roster after Wanya Morris’ surprise release but struggled in preseason, raising questions about his preparedness to protect the QB if needed. By bringing in Williams, Atlanta is clearly prioritizing experience over raw talent for that critical right tackle backup role — and it could mean Onianwa’s spot is in jeopardy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e53c110c4dc6ef47