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Falcons GM Ian Cunningham: We Haven't Made QB Decision for Week 1 Yet
Ian Cunningham said the quarterback decision will be a group call after injuries and recent play led Atlanta to keep four passers on the roster.
- Atlanta Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham confirmed Wednesday the team has "not yet" named a starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite carrying four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
- Cunningham described the decision as "a little bit of an insurance policy" to address the significant injury histories of top signal-callers Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. throughout the offseason.
- Cooper Rush and undrafted rookie Jack Strand earned roster spots after receiving extended practice reps while Tagovailoa and Penix managed injury recoveries throughout the summer.
- A collaborative decision-making process involving Cunningham, coach Kevin Stefanski, and president of football Matt Ryan will determine the starter, with no option ruled out for the season opener.
- Scheduled for September 13 in Pittsburgh, the season opener remains the team's primary focus as management maintains roster flexibility, with the final call pending performance and health evaluations.
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Falcons GM Cunningham calls decision to keep 4 QBs 'a little bit of an insurance policy'
·Washington, United States
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Falcons GM Cunningham calls decision to keep 4 QBs ‘a little bit of an insurance policy’
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said Wednesday the decision to open the season with four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster was “a little bit of an insurance policy.”
·Toronto, Canada
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