Falcons add three former UFL players, cut three from roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons signed three players from the UFL after their minicamp practice on June 17, 2026. They added wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr., defensive lineman Devonnsha Maxwell, and edge rusher Keshawn Banks. In corresponding moves, the team released wide receiver Casey Washington, defensive lineman Elijah Garcia, and undrafted free agent defensive end CJ Nunnally IV. Washington, a former sixth-round pick, had limited production with the Falcons, recording seven catches for 108 yards over 15 games. The new signings will look to contribute to an improved squad ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Falcons signed Antwane Wells Jr., Devonnsha Maxwell, and Keshawn Banks.
- •Casey Washington and two others were released from the roster.
- •Wells and Maxwell moved up from UFL, enhancing team depth.
- •Banks aims to replace James Pearce Jr. if he faces suspension.
- •Washington recorded 108 receiving yards in his Falcons career.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons sign trio of UFL players, cut WR Casey Washington
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons sign 3 former UFL players, cut former sixth-round pick
- 8:13 PMAtlantaFalcons.com — Falcons sign three UFL standouts - Atlanta Falcons
"The team released three players in corresponding moves, including wide receiver Casey Washington.
"The Falcons signed 3 players and cut 3 others, including former 6th-round pick Casey Washington
"The Falcons add and subtract in the midst of minicamp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:56 PMFalcons sign trio of UFL players, cut WR Casey Washington
The Falcons add and subtract in the midst of minicamp.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:14 PMFalcons sign 3 former UFL players, cut former sixth-round pick
The Falcons signed 3 players and cut 3 others, including former 6th-round pick Casey Washington
- AtlantaFalcons.comJun 17, 2026, 8:13 PMFalcons sign three UFL standouts - Atlanta Falcons
The team released three players in corresponding moves, including wide receiver Casey Washington.
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