The Atlanta Falcons they signed Lamar Jackson — but probably not the one you’re thinking of.

Atlanta announced in a press release Friday that it has signed Jackson, a cornerback, to its practice squad. He is no relation to the Baltimore Ravens MVP quarterback of the same name.

Jackson, 26, went undrafted out of Nebraska in 2020 and signed with the New York Jets. As a rookie, Jackson played in 13 games with six starts, compiling 28 tackles, one tackle for loss and two passes defensed. He saw action just once in 2021 and left after the season ended.

Jackson signed with Chicago Bears in January 2022 and earned his way onto the active roster. He played in five games but didn’t record a single stat before being waived in late November. He joined the Denver Broncos two days later, playing in three games. Recorded three tackles and two passes defensed at Denver.

The Broncos waived Jackson in March and he spent the summer of 2023 with the Kansas City Chiefs. He did not make the roster and signed with the Carolina Panthers two weeks later.

The 6-foot-2, 208-pound Jackson was on Carolina’s practice squad in 2023. He made one appearance but did not record any stats.

Jackson was waived/injured by the Panthers in mid-August 2024 and has been a free agent ever since.

For his career, the Elk Grove, Calif., native has appeared in 23 games with six starts, racking up 31 tackles, one tackle for loss and four passes defensed. He played 502 defensive snaps and 206 special teams snaps.

Jackson’s first chance at action in Atlanta comes Sunday at 4:25 p.m. when the Falcons (6-4) take on the Broncos (5-5) at Empower Stadium at High Mark in Denver.