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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brian Banks can say he did it.
Banks was released by the Falcons right this moment as NFL teams reduce their roster down to fifty three-players by Saturday. He still has a chance to be signed by one other NFL crew. If Banks showed sufficient potential this preseason, one crew, together with the Falcons, could signal him to their observe squad. Being on a follow squad would give Banks at least a year to get back into football form and compete for a roster spot next season.
No matter what happens, Banks fulfilled his dream to be on an NFL team.
“I’ve been totally consumed in making this crew, trying to make amends for all these years I missed in soccer,” Banks told AJC.com final night after Atlanta’s 20-sixteen loss in opposition to Jacksonville. “My studying curve was positively different from lots of guys here. I was studying numerous one-on-on basic things in soccer, as well as the intermediate issues in football and meshing it all together directly over a small period of time. It was definitely difficult however, general, I loved myself immensely.”
Banks was falsely accused of rape when he was a highschool star, ruining his chances to play for University of Southern California. He went sent to jail for 5 years, then positioned on probation for five years after his 2007 release. Banks had to register as a intercourse offender and could not dwell inside 2,000 feet from any school or park. He also had to maintain a GPS machine around his ankle to make sure that he did not leave the state.
However, Banks was finally exonerated in Could 2012 after his accuser contacted him on Fb and recanted her story.
Instead of being bitter, Banks expressed his appreciation to teammates after Atlanta’s preseason finale last evening:
Glazer added that Falcons proprietor Arthur Clean was so impressed with Banks, they’re attempting to to position him in a profession opportunity in Atlanta around the staff.
We will never know what might have occurred if Banks’ life had not been derailed years in the past.
However, we do know Banks lastly made it to the NFL, even if that journey ends right now.
Here is what Banks posted on his Instagram account as she attended her first NFL game last night:
“After 5 years in jail, 5 years lacking her child, 10 years we battle… Mother have a look at us NOW! Thank u God. You NEVER left us. As a result of we never left you. I’ve already won! It doesn’t matter what , Mom we did it. We’re free. #RISEUP”
(instagram/brianbanksfree)
Falcons release Brian Banks, who spent five years in prison after wrongful conviction
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