Adrian Clayborn is back in Atlanta.
The Falcons announced Tuesday the defensive end will return to the team on a one-year deal.
We have agreed to terms to bring back DE Adrian Clayborn on a one-year deal.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 9, 2019
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According to NFL Network, the deal is worth $4 million.
The #Falcons are signing DE Adrian Clayborn to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, source said. Back to team he had six sacks in a game for in 2017. (@MikeReiss 1st on the signing)
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 9, 2019
Clayborn, 30, played for the Falcons from 2015-17 and was instrumental in taking the team to Super Bowl 51. During that three-year span, Clayborn posted 58 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss and 17 sacks.
He set a franchise record in 2017, recording six sacks against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Last year, he signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Patriots, but was released this offseason after recording 11 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 14 games.