The Atlanta Falcons have captured the services of AJ Hawk.

Through his twitter account, the player's agent Mike McCartney broke the news of the player's return to the NFL on Tuesday afternoon. He formerly played for the Ohio State.

Hawk, who is now 32 years, spent nine seasons playing for the Green Bay Packers,before joining the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015 where he made 16 appearances.

Hawk, who plays as a linebacker, went through Centerville High School.

He is expected to make a debut for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Denver when the Falcons, who lead the NFC South with a 3-1, face the Broncos.