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Keshawn Banks signs with Falcons after standout UFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:33 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Keshawn Banks signs with Falcons after standout UFL season
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Keshawn Banks, a former edge rusher for the Green Bay Packers, is signing with the Atlanta Falcons following a successful season in the United Football League (UFL). Banks recorded 5.0 sacks and led the UFL with 11.0 tackles for loss while playing for the Orlando Storm in 2026. He began his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Packers but had since been released and played for the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals before joining the UFL. Banks aims to secure a position on the Falcons' 53-man roster this summer, with Green Bay hosting Atlanta in Week 3 of the 2026 regular season.

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  • •Keshawn Banks joins the Falcons after a strong UFL season.
  • •He recorded 5.0 sacks and 11.0 tackles for loss in 2026.
  • •Banks is competing for a roster spot this summer.
  • •He previously played for the Packers, Patriots, and Cardinals.
  • •The Falcons face the Packers in Week 3 of the 2026 season.
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  • 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Former Packers edge rusher signing with Falcons after successful UFL stint
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Former Packers edge rusher Keshawn Banks is signing with the Falcons after starring in the UFL.

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