 Hester signed a three-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 20, 2014.In his debut game with the Falcons, Hester caught five passes for 99 yards, helping lead the Falcons to a 37-34 Week 1 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints.During Week 3, Hester brought back a 62-yard punt for his 20th career touchdown return, breaking the record for career non-offensive touchdowns he previously shared with Deion Sanders.