Atlanta Falcons
Falcons re-sign Ishmael to one-year, $2.5 million deal
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) and safety Kemal Ishmael (36) celebrate a stop during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
March 14, 2017
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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