After contemplating retirement, former Pro Bowl receiver DJ Chark is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Media . Chark, who will turn 29 in September, had recently acknowledged that retirement was an option this offseason, citing the challenges associated with possibly uprooting his family for a fifth consecutive year.

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to build a machine on offense for the 2025 season. Although the Falcons haven't made the playoffs since 2017, there's a lot of hype surrounding this year's squad. Second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran wide receiver DJ Chark to a one-year contract on Friday as the team navigates through the start of training camp, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.