Dimitroff on bringing back safety Kemal Ishmael

FILE PHOTO: Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) returns an interception 23 yards for a touchdown in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/mct)

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

FILE PHOTO: Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) returns an interception 23 yards for a touchdown in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/mct)

“We are pleased to be able to get Kemal back,” said general manager Thomas Dimitroff. “He is one of the toughest competitors we have and continued to battle every week last year despite a shoulder injury. He has shown the ability to play both safety and linebacker for us and that will continue to be valuable in our scheme.”