The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Calais Campbell to a one-year deal in the latest move by the franchise to upgrade its defense.
After Atlanta's season ended, Falcons coach Arthur Smith said the team needed to make additions to its defensive front. It already made a change in coordinator this offseason, replacing Dean Pees, who retired, with Ryan Nielsen. It also added safety Jessie Bates III, defensive tackle David Onyemata and linebacker Kaden Elliss in the first days of free agency.
In Campbell, the Falcons, who announced the deal Friday, add a veteran presence in the defensive line room and another player with pass-rushing experience next to defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.