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Falcons | Release Brian Banks Fri Aug 30, 12:07 PM
The Atlanta Falcons released LB Brian Banks Friday, Aug. 30.
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Falcons | Brian Banks may not make roster Sun Aug 18, 11:52 AM
Atlanta Falcons LB Brian Banks may not make the final roster because he has been outplayed by LB Paul Worrilow during training camp. Banks has not played bad during the preseason games, but Worrilow has been the leading tackler in the first two preseason games.
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Falcons | Brian Banks working at MLB Sun May 5, 03:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Brian Banks has been working at middle linebacker during the team's rookie minicamp this weekend.
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Falcons | Brian Banks to be used at ILB Wed Apr 3, 12:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Brian Banks said the team will be using him at inside linebacker next season.
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Falcons | Brian Banks signs Wed Apr 3, 09:44 AM
The Atlanta Falcons signed street free-agent LB Brian Banks to an undisclosed deal.
| Footballguys view: Banks was considered one of the best ILBs in high school before a rape conviction sent him to prison for five years. His accuser recanted the story and Banks was set free. He spent last season in the UFL working his way towards the NFL. Now he gets his shot to prove that he belongs at this level. |
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Seahawks | Brian Banks works out Fri Jul 27, 02:56 PM
The Seattle Seahawks worked out street free-agent LB Brian Banks Thursday, July 26, but have not offered him a contract at this point.
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49ers | Brian Banks leaves without contract Thu Jun 21, 02:00 PM
The San Francisco 49ers did not offer street free-agent LB Brian Banks a contract after he participated in their minicamp on a tryout basis.
| Footballguys view: Banks is trying to live out his dream and make it to the NFL. He missed six years while incarcerated in prison for a crime he didn't commit. The Seahawks, Chiefs, and Dolphins also showed interest in the former high school star. |
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Chiefs | Brian Banks runs solid time in 40-yard dash Mon Jun 18, 10:39 AM
Street free-agent LB Brian Banks posted a time of 4.77 seconds in the 40-yard dash during his workout with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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49ers | Brian Banks to take part in minicamp Mon Jun 18, 07:52 AM
Street free-agent LB Brian Banks will take part in a three-day rookie minicamp with the San Francisco 49ers, beginning Monday, June 18.
| Footballguys view: Banks is trying to make his NFL dream come true after being incarcerated for six years for a crime he didn't commit. Teams like the Chiefs and Dolphins could also be interested in the former high school star. |
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Seahawks | Brian Banks not signed Sat Jun 16, 09:13 AM
The Seattle Seahawks did not sign street free-agent LB Brian Banks after trying him out during the team's minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Banks is trying to make a comeback after missing six years incarcerated in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Teams like the 49ers or Dolphins may still be interested in the once highly touted high school player. |
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Seahawks | Brian Banks makes good impression Thu Jun 14, 10:09 AM
Street free-agent LB Brian Banks left a good first impression on the Seattle Seahawks during the team's minicamp. 'Obviously there's a little rust out there,' linebackers coach Ken Norton said of Banks. 'But the idea is can he line up and can he chase the ball? So far, it's about making a first impression, and I like the first impression he left ... Does he look like a ballplayer? Yes. Does he move well? Yes. Is there a chance? Absolutely.'
| Footballguys view: Banks is trying to make a comeback after being incarcerated six years for a crime he didn't commit. He was a highly touted High School player who was once recruited by USC when Pete Carroll was there. |
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Chiefs | Brian Banks leaves without contract Thu Jun 14, 01:21 AM
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel did not necessarily rule out signing street free-agent LB Brian Banks, but he felt the player has many obstacles to overcome. Banks worked out for the team Tuesday, June 12. 'It went (well) considering that he hasn't been playing football. But you can tell he has been working out. The football drills, he still remembers those things and the more workouts he can have with these different teams, the more it will come back to him,' Crennel said. Banks spent five years in jail on a rape conviction before being exonerated.
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Vikings | Expected to work out Brian Banks Wed Jun 13, 12:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said there is a good chance the team will be working out street free-agent LB Brian Banks Friday, June 15.
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Seahawks | Brian Banks accepts minicamp offer Mon Jun 11, 07:45 AM
Street free-agent LB Brian Banks has accepted the offer of Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and will get a formal tryout with the team during its upcoming minicamp. The minicamp starts Tuesday, June 12, but Banks' first day isn't expected to be until Wednesday, June 13.
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NFL | Brian Banks runs solid time in 40-yard dash Sat Jun 9, 09:14 AM
Street free-agent LB Brian Banks posted a time of under 4.70 seconds in the 40-yard dash during his workout with the Seattle Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: That's a pretty good time for a guy who was incarcerated for six years and hasn't played organized football in a decade. Banks has a great story and we'd like to see him catch on with a team. |
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Chiefs | Brian Banks to have workout Sat Jun 9, 08:54 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs will work out street free-agent LB Brian Banks prior to him attending the Seattle Seahawks' minicamp.
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Chargers | Not interested in Brian Banks Sat Jun 9, 08:51 AM
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said the team has not invited street free-agent LB Brian Banks back for another workout but could see him on an NFL roster. 'I certainly would not bet against him,' Turner said.
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49ers | Invite Brian Banks to take part in minicamp Fri Jun 8, 03:39 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have invited street free-agent LB Brian Banks to participate in their minicamp on a tryout basis.
| Footballguys view: Banks has a very interesting story after spending six years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. The Seahawks (and others) have also shown interest in the former prep star. Pete Carroll recruited Banks at USC and now has a chance to add him as a pro. |
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Chargers | Brian Banks scheduled to work out Fri Jun 8, 03:00 PM
The San Diego Chargers are scheduled to work out street free-agent LB Brian Banks Friday, June 8.
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Seahawks | Brian Banks offered tryout Thu Jun 7, 02:23 PM
Street free-agent LB Brian Banks said the Seattle Seahawks have offered him the chance to participate in their upcoming minicamp on a tryout basis.
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Seahawks | Brian Banks will get serious look Thu Jun 7, 08:14 AM
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team intends to give street free-agent LB Brian Banks a serious look - and potentially an invite to minicamp - during his tryout Thursday, June 7. Carroll released a statement saying Banks deserves a 'second chance at his dream.'
| Footballguys view: Banks has a fantastic story of redemption after spending 6 years imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Carroll was set to add Banks out of high school as a highly touted recruit at USC. Banks may get to play for Carroll after all. |
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Redskins | Will work out Brian Banks Thu May 31, 04:27 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said the team will work out street free-agent LB Brian Banks at some point next week.
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Chargers | Have contacted Brian Banks Wed May 30, 05:54 PM
The San Diego Chargers have contacted street free-agent LB Brian Banks to express their interest but have not scheduled a tryout at this point.
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Seahawks | Will work out Brian Banks Wed May 30, 03:28 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to work out street free-agent LB Brian Banks Thursday, June 7.
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NFL | Brian Banks receiving interest Wed May 30, 01:13 PM
Street free-agent LB Brian Banks is receiving interest from the Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks. Banks was a blue-chip prospect in high school when he entered a plea agreement in a sexual assault case. He was recently exonerated after new evidence showed he was innocent in the case.
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