New York Giants Maxwell went undrafted in the
2004 NFL draft and was signed as an undrafted
free agent by the
New York Giants on April 27, 2004. He was waived by the team following
training camp on August 30 but was re-signed to the
practice squad. Maxwell was promoted to the active roster on September 14 and remained there the final 14 games of the regular season. He recorded seven tackles and a sack on
defense and 11 stops on
special teams. Prior to the
2005 season, Maxwell was recognized by the NFL for completing his college studies and earning an
MBA from Gardner–Webb. He was able to earn the degree by taking advantage of the Continuing Education Program, offered by the NFL Player Development Department. In 2005, Maxwell once again was waived by the Giants at the conclusion of the preseason.
San Francisco 49ers On October 11, the
San Francisco 49ers signed him to their active roster, where he stayed for 11 games. On the year, he recorded seven tackles on defense, and finished third on team on with 14 stops on special teams. He also recovered a fumble on special teams. Maxwell was waived by the 49ers on September 2, 2006.
Miami Dolphins With linebacker
Derrick Pope nursing a
hamstring injury prior to Week 6, the Dolphins signed Maxwell to their active roster on October 11. He ended up playing in a reserve role eight games during the season and was inactive three times. He made his Dolphin debut in a special teams role on October 15 against the
New York Jets. He finished the season with three solo tackles and one assisted tackle.
Cincinnati Bengals Jim Maxwell's debut with the Cincinnati Bengals came on December 15, 2007, in a 13–20 loss at San Francisco. Despite the team loss, Maxwell recorded his first two tackles as a Bengal. He was released during final cuts on August 30, 2008. The Bengals re-signed Maxwell on December 17 after
linebacker Victor Hobson was waived. ==References==