Official Site of the Falcons · Aug 22, 2016
RB Gray Makes Strong First Impression in Atlanta
Free agent signing Cyrus Gray has joined a crowded backfield in Atlanta, and while he doesn’t have much time to earn a permanent job with the Falcons, he got off to an impressive start against the Browns
The night before Atlanta’s preseason opener, the Falcons were gathering at a hotel when their newest teammate, Cyrus Gray, arrived and introduced himself.
It was not an ideal time to join a new franchise. All of Gray’s competition at running back had been immersed in Kyle Shanahan’s scheme throughout the offseason; less than a week of training camp remained. Getting up to speed, and building a strong case for the 53-man roster, would require some fast learning.
