FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed cornerback Brian Williams to a one-year contract.

Financial terms of the deal were not released Thursday.
Williams, an eight-year veteran who played from 2006-08 with Jacksonville, joined the Falcons last Sept. 6 and started five games at left cornerback before suffering a season-ending knee injury.
He finished with 23 tackles, one interception and two fumble recoveries.
The Falcons also announced that long snapper Mike Schneck has retired. Schneck spent 11 seasons in the NFL.