Za'Darius Smith Returns to Falcons | Atlanta News

The Atlanta Falcons just pulled off a surprise move, bringing back three-time Pro Bowler ZaDarius Smith after his October retirement to plug the massive hole left by injured star Jalon Walker and suspended James Pearce Jr. Smith’s return isn’t just about filling a void—he’s got over 70 sacks, playoff experience, and a proven track record of disrupting offenses. Plus, he reunites with new head coach Kevin Stefanski, who coached him in Cleveland—making this a seamless fit for the Falcons’ defensive front as they aim to keep their pass rush elite. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b9387215adf3d9d