The Atlanta Falcons are set for the upcoming season.
They’ve their beginning quarterback in place, and as such, they’ll be sure to maintain Michael Penix Jr. secure and sound for the season opener.
With that in thoughts, they’ve signed a former Dallas Cowboys backup.
“The Falcons have signed QB Ben DiNucci, he introduced,” Ari Meirov of The thirty third Group wrote on X.
The #Falcons have signed QB Ben DiNucci, he introduced. pic.twitter.com/Vl8jUfkVA2
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 18, 2025
The Falcons misplaced fourth-string QB Emory Jones of their preseason recreation in opposition to the Tennessee Titans.
Although unlikely to make the 53-man roster, DiNucci will get an opportunity to audition for a spot on the observe squad.
An Atlanta native, DiNucci has been with the Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Payments and New Orleans Saints.
He made three appearances for Dallas in 2020, finishing 23 of 43 makes an attempt for 219 yards and including 22 dashing yards on six carries.
A seventh-round decide within the 2020 NFL Draft, he’s an correct passer on the quick and intermediate ranges, however he doesn’t have the arm power to constantly hit receivers on deep throws.
The Falcons will go into the season with Penix as their starter and Kirk Cousins looming as a high-end backup.
Then once more, it wouldn’t be a shock to see a number of groups make a run at Cousins earlier than the commerce deadline.
The Falcons refused to maneuver him this offseason regardless of reported curiosity from a number of groups, however Cousins may not really feel comfy with the thought of being a younger participant’s backup in what is likely to be the ultimate stretch of his profession.
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