Exonerated Brian Banks signs with Atlanta Falcons

Linebacker Brian Banks signs his contract today with the Atlanta Falcons (photo via Jay Adams of AtlantaFalcons.com). Linebacker Brian Banks, who was given a tryout with the Seahawks last year, is getting another chance toThe Falcons signed linebacker Brian Banks, 27, a former football star who was exonerated on rape charges last May, today. “We are pleased to have Brian join our team,” said general manager Thomas Dimitroff. “We had a chance to work him out last yearATLANA, Ga. (KTLA) -- Brian Banks, the one-time high school football star who served time after being falsely accused of rape, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons.Brian Banks is getting his chance. The former California prep star and USC recruit, freed from prison last year after being falsely accused and wrongfully convicted of rape, will sign with the Atlanta Falcons. Banks tried out for a few teams last yearBrian

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