New England Patriots Atkins signed with the
New England Patriots as an
undrafted free agent on April 29, 2018. Considered a long shot to make the team, Atkins was cut by the Patriots at the end of training camp on September 1, 2018.
Detroit Lions Atkins was signed to the
Detroit Lions' practice squad on September 3, 2018. Atkins was waived by the team on November 30, 2018, but subsequently re-signed to the practice squad. Aktins was promoted to the Lions' Active roster on December 18, 2018, after defensive tackle
Da'Shawn Hand was placed on injured reserve. Atkins made his NFL debut on December 23, 2018, in a 27–9 loss to the
Minnesota Vikings, making two tackles (one for loss). On August 31, 2019, Atkins was waived by the Lions as part of final roster cuts, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 14. Atkins played in 12 games during the 2019 season, including six starts, and made 20 tackles. On July 29, 2020, Atkins announced he was opting out of the 2020 season due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. He was waived after the season on June 2, 2021.
Atlanta Falcons On June 17, 2021, Atkins signed with the
Atlanta Falcons. He was waived on August 14.
Tampa Bay Bandits On February 23, 2022, Atkins was drafted in the
2022 USFL draft by the
Tampa Bay Bandits.
Memphis Showboats Atkins and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were all transferred to the
Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league. Atkins was named to the 2023 All USFL Team. He re-signed with the Showboats on December 6, 2023, and again on August 26, 2024. On April 11, 2025, Atkins was placed on injured reserve. ==References==