Tony Gonzalez plans to return to the Falcons next season.
He'll earn $5.75 million in 2011.
"He's definitely coming back," said Denise White, the tight end's public relations representative. "He's excited to be a Falcon next season and make another run at the Super Bowl."
Gonzalez had stated after Atlanta's loss to Green Bay in the playoffs that it was a "possibility" that he would retire.
Tony Gonzalez Will Play In 2011