The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn, according to Will McFadden of the Falcons' official team website.

This will mark Clayborn's second stint with the Falcons, as he was also a member of the team from 2015 through 2017. He spent the 2018 campaign with the New England Patriots, playing in 14 games and finishing with 11 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.

The 30-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Iowa, was originally selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round (20th pick overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Clayborn started all 16 games for Tampa Bay during his rookie campaign and was impressive, totaling 42 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. Then, the following year, he appeared in just three contests due to injury, logging two tackles. He returned to the field in 2013, registering 64 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and a couple of forced fumbles, but injuries cost him all but one game in 2014.

Due to the fact that Clayborn had trouble staying healthy, the Buccaneers let him walk via free agency that offseason, and he ended up signing with the Falcons.

During his first season in Atlanta, Clayborn recorded 15 tackles, three sacks, and a fumble recovery. The next year, he was a bit more productive, posting 22 tackle, 4.5 sacks, a fumble recovery, and a defensive touchdown in helping the Falcons reach the Super Bowl.

His final season with Atlanta represented the best year of his career, as he racked up 21 tackles, 9.5 sacks, a couple of forced fumbles, a pair of fumble recoveries, and a defensive score.