Dec 13, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Matt Ryan (2) and Matt Schaub (8) during pregame warmups before playing the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons are in dire need of a backup quarterback.
Over the last month or so, the Atlanta Falcons have lost both Matt Schaub to retirement and have released practice squad quarterback Kurt Benkert.
New general manager Terry Fontenot that between Arthur Smith’s offense and the weapons that the team has, that quarterbacks will want to play in Atlanta – this is a far cry from the past and from the thinking of former GM Thomas Dimitroff.