A team that needs an experienced veteran backup has another option available.
Marcus Mariota was cut by the Atlanta Falcons, the team said Monday. Mariota started 13 games for the Falcons but didn't establish himself in the team's long-term plans, and the Falcons made it clear they will be adding to a quarterbacks room currently led by second-year player Desmond Ridder.
"We appreciate Marcus ... ultimately, we’re going to add to the [quarterback] position,” Fontenot said at the NFL scouting combine, via Scott Bair of the team's site.