Falcons add three UFL standouts to 90-man roster, including DE Keshawn Banks

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have added three players to their 90-man offseason roster on Wednesday, expanding the competition pool at several positions. The new Falcons are defensive end Keshawn Banks, defensive tackle Devonnsha Maxwell, and wide receiver Antwane Wells, all of whom played in the UFL this year.

Because the 90-man roster is Atlanta’s broadest set of offseason options, moves like these typically serve two purposes. They give the team additional looks during training camp and practice, and they also increase the odds of finding late-blooming specialists or scheme fits for the regular season roster.

Banks is listed as a defensive end, a spot where the Falcons have to balance pass-rush pressure with containment responsibilities. Adding another veteran-style option from outside the NFL ecosystem can be a way to create depth for edge rush reps and to challenge established players during the grind of camp.

Maxwell comes in as a defensive tackle. Interior line depth matters for a team’s ability to keep structural discipline against the run, especially in a division that can feature power-based offenses. Training-camp reps for a new nose tackle or interior penetrator can also clarify how the Falcons want to package their run-defense personnel.

Wells was signed as a wide receiver. For receivers, late-offseason additions often carry a practical focus: route precision, special-teams value, and reliability on timing-based plays. Atlanta’s decision to bring in a UFL receiver suggests the club is still looking for players who can separate quickly, catch under traffic, and translate football instincts into NFL tempo.

The Falcons’ announcement, as reported by Yahoo Sports, does not include additional details such as the players’ contract terms, prior NFL experience, or specific statistical achievements from their UFL seasons. Those specifics can matter for expectations, but the team’s immediate need is clear: more live bodies for evaluations across the front and at receiver.

What to watch next is whether Atlanta follows these signings with additional moves and how the trio performs in practices. In particular, pay attention to whether Banks and Maxwell earn sustained defensive-line snaps that reflect coaching trust, and whether Wells can handle the assignment work that typically separates camp participants from those who force their way onto the final roster.

With the offseason roster now expanded, Atlanta’s focus will turn to how these additions fit into the Falcons’ system and how quickly each player adapts to the NFL’s play structure and game speed.