Falcons re-sign Ishmael to one-year, $2.5 million deal

Safety Kemal Ishmael, who was allowed to reach unrestricted free agency status, has re-signed with the team.

He’s agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal.

Ishmael is a valuable hybrid safety and weakside linebacker.

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Falcons’ report card: Low marks for clunker against Jets

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