Falcons promoted FB Patrick DiMarco from the practice squad. He'll replace Bradie Ewing as the Falcons' lead blocker after a shoulder injury sent Ewing to I.R. on Monday. A 2011 undrafted free agent, DiMarco appeared in five games for the Chiefs last season, grading out positively in Pro Football Focus' ratings in 124 snaps as a road paver.

Falcons signed FB Patrick DiMarco. DiMarco, 24, was recently cut by the Chiefs. He started four games for Kansas City last season, but projects as a special teams player in Atlanta. He'll compete for a roster spot.

Chiefs waived FB Patrick DiMarco. DiMarco, 24, was no longer needed after the Chiefs drafted FB Braden Wilson and then traded for Anthony Sherman. DiMarco started four games in 2012.

Chiefs signed FB Patrick DiMarco off the team's practice squad. DiMarco was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chargers in 2011. It's purely a depth move. If active on game days, DiMarco will help out on special teams.