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Falcons linebacker Brian Banks

Eleven years after being wrongfully convicted of rape and kidnapping Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brian Banks kneels to pray before taking the field for the first day of practice at training camp in his quest to make the team on Thusday, July 25, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

Banks (53) prays before working out.

Falcons rookie linebacker Brian Banks is from Long Beach Poly High School.

Banks signs his contract with the Falcons on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Photo courtesy atlantafalcons.com

Banks works with his teammates.

Banks (53) takes part in a punt block drill during training camp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Banks (53) participates in drills.

Banks stretches with the team for afternoon practice during rookie minicamp on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

Banks runs an agility drill during rookie minicamp on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

Banks runs through a drill during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility.

Banks runs through drills.

Linebacker Brian Banks watches plays from the sidelines.

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Eleven years after being wrongfully convicted of rape and kidnapping Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brian Banks kneels to pray before taking the field for the first day of practice at training camp in his quest to make the team on Thusday, July 25, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

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