Edge rusher Keshawn Banks hasn’t been on Matt LaFleur’s roster with the Green Bay Packers in more than two years. But the Packers could see the former undrafted free agent during the 2026 regular season.
On Wednesday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Banks signed an offseason contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
“The Falcons are signing edge rusher Keshawn Banks, the latest UFL player to land with an NFL team,” wrote Garofolo on X. “Banks, an undrafted free agent with the Packers in 2023 who played three games for the Patriots in ’24, had five sacks and a league-high 11 TFLs this season for the UFL Storm.”
Banks entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State in the spring of 2023. At that time, NFL Draft Buzz highlighted his skills as a tackler.
“He can move laterally and chase in pursuit,” read his draft profile at NFL Draft Buzz. “A tough, violent tackler with non-stop motor, he also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.”
Banks signed with the Packers following the 2023 NFL Draft. He didn’t make the team’s roster out of the preseason but spent the fall on the Packers practice squad.
The edge rusher made his NFL debut for Green Bay during the NFC divisional round in January 2024. He’s spent the past two seasons with the New England Patriots and in the UFL.
LaFleur and the Packers could see Banks with the Falcons during Week 3 of the 2026 regular season.
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GettyEdge rusher Keshawn Banks played one game for the Green Bay Packers during the 2023-24 playoffs.
It’s pretty rare to make an NFL debut during the postseason. But that’s exactly what Banks did for the Packers on January 20, 2024. Against the 49ers, he played two defensive snaps and nine snaps on special teams.
It’s the only game Banks played with the Packers.
During the 2024 campaign, the edge rusher dressed for three contests with the Patriots. He lined up for 61 special teams snaps, including 26 during Week 12 versus the Miami Dolphins.
With New England, Banks didn’t play at all on defense. His last NFL appearance was on December 1 versus the Indianapolis Colts. Banks finished the 2024 campaign with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
Before joining the Patriots, Banks had a stint with the Michigan Panthers in the UFL. He re-signed with the team in August 2025 after not receiving any NFL opportunities.
This past season, Banks played for the Orlando Storm. In 10 contests, he registered 24 combined tackles, two pass breakups and one forced fumble to go with his 11 tackles for loss and five sacks.
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GettyMatt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers saw former undrafted free agent Keshawn Banks sign with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday.
The Packers moved on from Banks a little more than two years ago. But they have lingering questions at edge rusher entering the 2026 NFL season.
Micah Parsons is one of the best in the league at the position. But Parsons might not be available until close to the mid-season point. He’s recovering from a knee injury he sustained in December.
Until he returns, the Packers will have to make do with role players such as Brenton Cox Jr., Barryn Sorrell and rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton. The team also needs more from starter and former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness.
During offseason workouts, Van Ness looked strong, along with the group overall. But the position will be one to watch for the Packers in training camp.
In Atlanta, Banks is joining an edge rushing room that includes two 2025 first-round picks and three other free agents. If Banks makes the Falcons roster, he will have to last three weeks to play his first regular season game at Lambeau Field.
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