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 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.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to sign veteran wide receiver DJ Chark Jr., according to a report from Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The former second-round pick spent last season with the Los Angeles Chargers,

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney will be out a few weeks after injuring a shoulder Thursday during the team’s first official practice.

The Atlanta Falcons offense was dealt an unfortunate injury early in training camp on Friday. Per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, wide receiver Darnell Mooney suffered a shoulder injury and will miss significant time during the preseason. "Falcons WR Darnell Mooney has a shoulder injury and will miss a few weeks," Pelissero posted on X.

Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney injured a shoulder during Thursday's practice, and the team announced Friday night that he will miss a few weeks.