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Falcons signing former 49ers WR/RS Ray-Ray McCloud to a 2-year deal

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated 3/14/24

NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reports that the Atlanta Falcons are signing wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year deal worth up to $6 million. McCloud is an unrestricted free agent.

More speed for the #Falcons: They're signing veteran WR and return man Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year deal worth up to $6 million, per source.
The deal for @RMIII_34 was negotiated by agent @blakebaratz of @TeamIFA pic.twitter.com/GDDfEd62AY
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2024

The Buffalo Bills selected McCloud (5-9, 190) out of Clemson in the sixth round (No. 187 overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He registered 12 receptions for 135 yards and 30 rushing yards on three carries in 12 game appearances (one start) with the 49ers this past season, per Pro Football Reference.

McCloud returned 24 punts during the 2023 season, averaging 8.5 yards per return. Additionally, he returned 10 kickoffs, averaging 22.5 yards per return.

McCloud, 27, has caught 90 passes for 768 yards and a touchdown while adding 192 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on 15 carries in 77 game appearances (11 starts) through his six NFL seasons with the Bills, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and 49ers.

This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.

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