Falcons sign veteran Za'Darius Smith to aid pass rush
The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith to bolster their defense.
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Falcons sign Pro Bowl pass rusher Za'Darius SmithAtlanta Falcons · 80d ago
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NFL veteran pass rusher unretires to play for former coachal.com · 80d ago
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Former Packers Veteran Ends Retirement To Join NFC FoeYahoo Sports · 80d ago
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith to bolster their defense.
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The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith. The team announced the move, noting Smith's Pro Bowl credentials.
CBS News added that the signing comes after the suspension of James Pearce Jr., which has impacted Atlanta's defense. Smith, who had previously retired, is rejoining his former coach.
CBS News and Yahoo Sports both note that Smith played for the Green Bay Packers before his retirement. Smith's return to the field is now official.
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Who did the Falcons sign?
The Falcons signed Za'Darius Smith.
Why did the Falcons sign Smith?
Smith was signed to aid the Falcons' pass rush after the suspension of James Pearce Jr.
Where did Smith play before signing with the Falcons?
Smith played for the Green Bay Packers before his retirement.
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