While DJ Chark seriously considered retirement this offseason, the 28-year-oldformer Pro Bowl receiver wanted to stay in shape. Thanks to a little help from afriend in Atlanta, Chark is now back on a roster and ready to contribute for theFalcons.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to sign veteran wide receiver DJ Chark Jr., according to a report from Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The former second-round pick spent last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, appearing in seven games and recording four catches for 31 receiving yards and one touchdown.

After contemplating retirement, former Pro Bowl receiver DJ Chark is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Media . Chark, who will turn 29 in September, had recently acknowledged that retirement was an option this offseason, citing the challenges associated with possibly uprooting his family for a fifth consecutive year.