FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — After seven years in the NFL, wide receiver DJ Chark debated hanging up his cleats this offseason.

The 28-year-old considered his injuries – three stints on injured reserve in the past four seasons. He thought about his family – a wife with two children under the age of 4.

Chark wanted stability.

The Atlanta Falcons wanted him.

"I prayed on it," Chark said. "I think God wanted me here."

Last Saturday, Chark signed a one-year deal with the Falcons .

Chark wasn't exactly on Atlanta's radar until Falcons quarterback Easton Stick advocated for him. Chark and Stick were teammates with the Los Angeles Chargers last season. The Falcons signed Stick back in late April . He and Chark trained together sometime between now and then, more recently than not.

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