Report: Falcons to sign Frank Ginda, USFL Defensive Player of Year

The Atlanta Falcons reportedly have turned to the USFL in a bid to bolster their defense.

NFL Network reported Sunday that the Falcons are signing Michigan Panthers linebacker Frank Ginda, who is the USFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year.

Ginda, 26, has served as a team captain of the Panthers for the past two seasons. He totaled a USFL-best 104 tackles and had three interceptions and a sack last season.

Ginda has yet to play in an NFL game despite spending time with the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints. He also competed with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football and the New York Guardians of the XFL.