Falcons Cut Banks Amid Pass Rush Push | Sports News

The Atlanta Falcons cut ties with defensive end Keshawn Banks via injury settlement, signaling their push to upgrade a thin pass rush unit ahead of the season opener. Though Banks, a 26-year-old UDFA with UFL and practice squad experience, showed flashes with multiple teams, his preseason injury sealed his exit. With key players like James Pearce Jr. suspended and depth limited, the Falcons are actively hunting edge rushers who can consistently pressure quarterbacks — a critical need in their three-four scheme. This move underscores the NFL’s relentless roster churn as Atlanta prioritizes competitiveness over sentiment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7233f83af9be2765