Soma Vainuku RB FA Mon 6/5/17 5:08 PM
Soma Vainuku
RB FA
Vainuku was released by the Falcons on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Vainuku was released in order to make room for rookie linebacker Jack Lynn on the roster. Vainuku was one of three fullbacks on the Falcons' roster, leaving Derrick Coleman and Taniela Tupou to compete for the starting gig in training camp this summer.
Soma Vainuku RB FA Tue 3/21/17 4:22 PM
Soma Vainuku
RB FA
Vainuku signed a contract with the Falcons on Tuesday, Curtis Jackson of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
An undrafted free agent out of USC, Vainuku signed with the Texans last offseason but failed to receive a spot on the 53-man roster. He'll compete with veteran Derrick Coleman for the starting fullback position this offseason.
Soma Vainuku RB FA Tue 9/13/16 4:52 PM
Soma Vainuku
RB FA
Vainuku was waived by the Texans on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Vainuku signed with the Texans in April as an undrafted free agent out of USC. During his time with the Trojans, Vainuku was regarded as a stout lead blocker with above average athleticism for a fullback.
Soma Vainuku RB FA Tue 8/16/16 7:36 PM
Soma Vainuku
RB FA
Vainuku (undisclosed) was waived-injured by the Texans on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear what Vainuku's injury is or if he's even injured at all. The Texans used his roster spot to sign defensive end Alex Carrington.