Za'Darius Smith Returns to NFL | Atlanta Falcons News

ZaDarius Smith, the gritty veteran pass rusher, is back in the NFL after a surprise retirement — signing a one-year, $6M deal with the Atlanta Falcons. Once expected to join the Browns, Smith opted for Atlanta, who needed defensive line depth after losing key players. With an 11-year career, three Pro Bowl nods, and 9 sacks in his last full season, Smith’s return is a reminder of his relentless impact on the field — even after stepping away just last year. 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/aa05e0ca76b373fc