Falcons work out CFL tight end Nikola Kalinic

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesUnder Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith, the Falcons have shown an enduring love for picking up tight ends and Canadian Football League players. Those two preferences may be colliding again, as the Falcons worked out former CFL tight end Nikola Kalinic on Monday.

Kalinic, 26, has also worked out for the Browns and Packers this offseason after spending part of the 2022 season on the Colts practice squad and active roster. Interestingly enough, he returned one kickoff for them but otherwise did not pile up any stats in seven games. If he did sign with Atlanta, chances are good that the 6’5”, 256 pound tight end would join up as a reserve…