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Falcons Sign Former Omaha Central Lineman

Posted: 2:16 PM Nov 20, 2012
Reporter: AP

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.

Gunn is a 2007 graduate of Omaha Central High School.

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 college football at the University of Miami.

Hawley will be eligible to return to the roster after the Dec. 16 game against the New York Giants.