With COVID-19 delivering a blow to Atlanta’s quarterback room, in the form of Feleipe Franks being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, the Falcons have brought in reinforcements in the form of former USC standout Matt Barkley.
Atlanta claimed Barkley off waivers on Wednesday afternoon, after the Carolina Panthers cut him one day earlier.
The Falcons have claimed QB Matt Barkley off of waivers from the Panthers.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 29, 2021
Barkley was a former fourth round draft selection in 2013 after previously attaining high school stardom as 2008’s Number 1 ranked highschool quarterback.