Kevin Stefanski reunites with veteran pass rusher in major Falcons move

After losing Jalon Walker for the season and James Pearce Jr. for eight games, the Falcons aren’t standing still. Atlanta has added veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith, a former All-Pro with 70.5 career sacks, to help keep its defense among the NFL’s most dangerous.

Three-time NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith has signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons to play for head coach Kevin Stefanski, his former coach with the Cleveland Browns.

Falcons sign veteran Za'Darius Smith to aid pass rush  ESPN

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed James Pearce Jr.'s suspension and confirmed he'll still play in the preseason.

Za'Darius Smith called out reports of signing with the Cleveland Browns, then worked out for the Atlanta Falcons and his former Browns coach

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