The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly bringing in veteran quarterback Andy Dalton as backup, a clear sign their ongoing injury issues at the position are hitting critical mass. ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the news, confirming the Falcons are grabbing some much-needed veteran help.
Veteran Help on Deck
This move comes directly on the heels of the Falcons dealing with serious quarterback injury concerns all season long. Dalton is stepping in to back up both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, which tells you everything you need to know about the state of their QB room. You don’t sign a guy like Dalton just to sit if your top two are 100%. This is about depth, absolutely, but it’s also a big signal that their current starters are in rough shape.
The Cooper Rush Conundrum
To make room for Dalton, Atlanta made a corresponding move, releasing their veteran backup Cooper Rush. It’s a straight swap of experienced arms, but the underlying story here is the health of Penix and Tagovailoa. Falcons fans have to be holding their breath right now, wondering when their starting QBs will be truly healthy and ready to roll without constant worry.
What does this mean for Atlanta? It means they’re playing it safe, hoping Dalton never has to see the field, but ready if he does. The focus for Atlanta now shifts squarely to getting Penix Jr. and Tagovailoa back to full strength, ASAP. That’s the real story moving forward for the Falcons.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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