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Falcons take a chance on UFL standout after a 3-year NFL hiatus After three seasons in the UFL, the Atlanta Falcons are giving Devonnsha Maxwell a shot.

JUNE 18 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Finds work in Atlanta The Falcons signed Maxwell on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Maxwell is coming off a productive season with the DC Defenders of the UFL in 2026, posting 23 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, across 10 regular-season games. Now in Atlanta, he's expected to compete for a reserve interior defensive lineman role.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Defenders' Devonnsha Maxwell blocks field goal to seal 17-12 win against Showboats

Defenders' Devonnsha Maxwell blocks field goal to seal 17-12 win against Showboats

APRIL 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Comes off PUP list Maxwell (knee) passed a physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Maxwell missed all of last season due to a knee injury and continued to recover through the beginning of training camp. He appears to be past the knee issue and will now be able to both practice and participate in preseason contests. Maxwell is a long shot to make the Bengals' 53-man roster but could offer organizational depth as a member of the team's practice squad.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devonnsha Maxwell Cleared To Practice Bengals DT Devonnsha Maxwell has passed a physical and is cleared to practice.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Lands on PUP list Cincinnati placed Maxwell on the active/PUP list Saturday.

Impact After signing with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent prior to last season, Maxwell ended up spending the entire campaign on IR due to a knee injury. He participated in the team's minicamp earlier this summer but appears to still be recovering. Maxwell can be activated off the PUP list at any time this preseason, at which point he could participate in practice and exhibition games.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals injury updates on Trayveon Williams, Devonnsha Maxwell Bengals injury updates from training camp.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM