Former Georgia and NFL defensive back Sanders Commings has signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves, FoxSports.com reported Thursday.
Commings, who turns 27 on March 8, will play as an outfielder.
Sources: #Braves signing OF Sanders Commings to minor-league deal. Former DB w/University of Georgia, Kansas City Chiefs. From Augusta, Ga.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 23, 2017
#Braves have history with NFL players: Deion Sanders, Brian Jordan. Commings faces longer odds; his last competitive game was in 2008.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 23, 2017