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Za’Darius Smith signs one-year deal with Falcons

Two NFL teams have added new players to their rosters today, including a surprise return from retirement.

By · Published August 18, 2026  18:26 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026  12:31 UTC

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Za’Darius Smith signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: Two NFL teams have added new players to their rosters today, including a surprise return from retirement.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Two NFL teams have added new players to their rosters today. The New York Giants have signed running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal. The Atlanta Falcons have signed linebacker Za’Darius Smith to a one-year contract. Smith’s signing is notable because he had announced his retirement less than a year ago. The Giants’ signing of Harris comes ahead of their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The team has also signed quarterback Jake Haener and linebacker Chandler Martin.

Running back Dante Miller was waived/injured. The Falcons’ signing of Smith follows the suspension of James Pearce Jr. The team has not yet disclosed the length of Pearce’s suspension. The Giants’ roster moves are covered by The New York Times, Giants.com, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and NBC Sports. The Falcons’ signing of Smith is covered by Yahoo Sports, NFL.com, Newsday, Bleacher Report, and NBC Sports. The Giants’ signing of Harris is also mentioned in the NFL.com article.

The Giants’ signing of Haener and Martin is covered by Giants.com. The waiving of Miller is also covered by Giants.com. The Giants have not yet announced how Harris will fit into their running back room. The Falcons have not yet announced how Smith’s signing will affect their linebacker rotation. The Giants have not yet announced how Haener and Martin will fit into their quarterback and linebacker rooms. The Giants have not yet announced the details of Miller’s waiver/injured designation.

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Questions people are asking

Who did the Giants sign today?

The Giants signed running back Najee Harris, quarterback Jake Haener, and linebacker Chandler Martin.

Who did the Falcons sign today?

The Falcons signed linebacker Za’Darius Smith.

Why is Smith’s signing notable?

Smith’s signing is notable because he had announced his retirement less than a year ago.

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NFL New York Giants Atlanta Falcons Najee Harris Za’Darius Smith NFL signings

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