According to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing back cornerback Isaiah Oliver on a one-year deal.
Despite a slow start to his NFL career, Oliver was playing well in 2021 after Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees moved him to the slot. Unfortunately, Oliver was lost for the season back in October due to a knee injury.
The #Falcons are bringing back CB Isaiah Oliver on a one-year deal, sources say. Former second-round pick went down with a knee injury in October. Back in Atlanta for 2022.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 18, 2022
The former Colorado standout was drafted in the second round by the Falcons in 2018, and while he was never a great fit on the outside, Oliver showed enough in his limited time playing nickel last season to warrant his return.
Atlanta also signed free-agent CB Casey Hayward and DB Teez Tabor on Thursday. Stay up to date with the latest Falcons news and rumors using our free agency tracker.