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Veteran outside linebacker OBrien Schofield?has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Atlanta Falcons.Schofield took a physical at the teams facility Wednesday morning and met with the coaches. He is expected to sign the deal later in the day.Its great to be back with the organization, Schofield told ESPN. Im ready to get back on the field and start competing.Schofield, known as a vocal leader, is expected to fill the same strong-side linebacker role he played at the end of last season. Vic Beasley Jr. is the starting Sam linebacker right now, but he moves to edge rusher in nickel situations. Beasley is not known for stopping the run, and Schofield showed the ability to consistently set the edge last season.The Falcons are likely to use Schofield in some pass-rush situations as well, perhaps even as a blitzer. Last year, he had two sacks and was second on the team with 13 quarterback hits. Schofield worked on his pass-rush skills this offseason in Hawaii alongside former Seattle Seahawks teammate Michael Bennett.After two weeks, the Falcons have just one sack. They were last in the league with 19 sacks a year ago.Schofield generated strong consideration from the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints?and Seahawks during the free-agent process. He said arthritis in his left knee is not a concern, although it cost him a two-year, $8 million contract with the New York Giants in 2014. The 29-year-old pointed to the fact he played in all 16 games last season, with 10 starts, as proof.The addition of Schofield might mean a different role for reserve linebacker Philip Wheeler, currently the backup Sam linebacker. Wheeler could move back to inside linebacker, particularly with rookie starting weak-side linebacker DeVondre Campbell recovering from an ankle injury.The Falcons have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Schofield on the 53-man roster.Schofield is unsure if hell be active for Monday nights matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Matt Magill Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. Art Warren Jersey . "I dont know that were close," said general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "I just think, right now, the acquisition cost just doesnt work for us right now. I dont know if I can quantify how far off or things like that that they might be but I would say we continue to have dialogue. https://www.cheapmariners.com/1905k-robinson-cano-jersey-mariners.html . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Dave Niehaus Jersey . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Lou Piniella Mariners Jersey . A lawyer for MLB, Matthew Menchel, confirmed Wednesday the league dropped its case against Biogenesis of America, its owner Anthony Bosch and several other individuals. The lawsuit had accused Biogenesis and Bosch of conspiring with players to violate their contracts by providing them with banned performance-enhancing substances.Aitor Karanka says Adama Traore will become an amazing player at Middlesbrough once he learns the art of teamwork. Karanka handed Traore his first Premier League start at Arsenal and was rewarded with a man-of-the-match performance as the 20-year-olds pace threatened to bring a shock win.The game finished goalless, but that result was enough to ease the pressure on the Boro manager, whose side have won just once this season. Aitor Karanka believes his side used the disappointment of losing to Watford to get a draw at Arsenal last weekend Next up is a home game against Bournemouth on Saturday, and Karanka said of Traore at his pre-match press conference: He has massive potential. He needs to learn tactically but hes ready to learn.I said before the Arsenal game that Adama can bring us the pace we didnt have. In the Premier League you need players like him.Its more about him understanding that hes come into a really organised team. He needs to understand everything. When he does he will be an amazing player. Watch NOW TV All the excitement of Sky Sports at your fingertips for ?￡6.99. No contract Saturdays game will be Karankas 150th in charge of Boro and he said: Its been almost three years and some of it feels like its gone really quicck, some really slow.ddddddddddddThree years ago, I was in this room with one job, with one thing to do and it was to get Middlesbrough Football Club into the Premier League and we are in the Premier League, so thats the main thing.I have always said that when I met [chairman] Steve Gibson, I knew that to come here was the best decision. After three years, we have grown together because the club was going to League One and we are in the Premier League. Arsenal 0-0 Middlesbrough We have to trust each other. Steve, I think, trusts me and I trust him and the club and everything. This is the way.Karanka sees a kindred spirit in Eddie Howe, Saturdays opposite number whose achievements at Bournemouth have seen him linked with the England job.Always against Eddie it has been a really good game, the Boro boss said. The same way the club trusts me, Bournemouth trusts Eddie Howe. Its no coincidence that they are in this position now.If he goes on to become England manager it will be a good appointment, but Gareth Southgate is in charge and I hope he does a good job. Hes a really good manager.You can watch Premier League and EFL Cup football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: Boro video Boro fixtures Boro stats Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '