Atlanta Falcons sign LB Keshawn Banks

Keshawn Banks lands a two-year deal worth $2.125M total ($1.0625M AAV) with Atlanta, earning a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) — a fair-value proposition that reflects modest production at a modest price point. For a reserve linebacker on a team sitting at 8-9 with marginal playoff equity, this signing represents neither a bargain nor an overpay; the Falcons are paying market rate for a depth piece, which is exactly what you'd expect for a linebacker at this output level. The AAV sits comfortably in the replacement-to-solid-starter range for the position — not inflated like a featured run-defender, but not basement-budget either. The two-year structure gives Atlanta minimal risk; if Banks underperforms, the cap hit is easily shed, and if he contributes as a rotational option, the dollars remain palatable. The value equation hinges entirely on depth production: if Banks carves out a meaningful reserve role or injury-fill spot, the deal is fair; if he's pure roster filler who sees limited snaps, it edges toward overpay. For an offseason move with low leverage and modest expectations, this is competent roster-building — nothing special, nothing wasteful.