The Falcons quarterback room is a full-blown chaotic mess right now, and they just added another name to the mix. Andy Dalton is officially signing with Atlanta, taking the roster spot opened up by cutting Cooper Rush. Talk about trying to find something, anything, that sticks.
The Red Rifle’s Wild Ride This Year
Seriously, this dude’s had a whirlwind year. Back in March, Carolina traded Dalton to Philly. He only played in one game for the Eagles, chucking an interception while Jalen Hurts was getting checked out for a concussion. Not exactly a glowing debut, right? Then the Eagles cut him shortly after that. But get this, when Hurts ended up on injured reserve with a blood clot, Philly actually wanted Dalton back! The Red Rifle said “nah” to the Eagles’ offer because he apparently had better options. Turns out, the best offer came from Atlanta.
Atlanta’s QB Carousel Just Keeps Spinning
And why wouldn’t the Falcons offer big? Their quarterback situation is beyond wild. We’re talking four quarterbacks already under center this season: Cooper Rush, Michael Penix, Jack Strand, and Tua Tagovailoa. Four! Now Dalton is in the building. If Michael Penix can somehow stay healthy, Dalton might just hang out on the sideline. But that’s a massive “if” in a season already packed with QB changes for the Falcons. There’s a real chance Dalton becomes the fifth quarterback to play for them this year. Fifth! That’s just… a lot.
So, what’s next for Atlanta? With Dalton now on the roster, you gotta wonder how long until we see him out there. The Falcons are clearly desperate to find something that sticks at quarterback, and this move just makes their already wild QB situation even more of a story to watch as the season unfolds.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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