Falcons alone in NFL without named starting quarterback

Atlanta opens the season Sept. 13.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 51 min read

From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Falcons are the only team yet to name a starting QB. https://t.co/Drmw9JbMQ1 Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The club remains undecided as it shifts from preseason evaluation to regular-season preparation. Its general manager characterized the four-quarterback roster as an insurance policy.

Why it matters: The choice will determine who receives first-team preparation for Week 1. Carrying an additional passer limits Atlanta's flexibility elsewhere on the active roster.

By the numbers: One of 32 NFL teams remains undecided at starter; Atlanta is also one of four clubs carrying four quarterbacks on its initial 53-man roster.

What to watch: The division of first-team practice reps will be the next marker once Atlanta makes its choice.

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@RapSheet 2026-09-05T00:14:58.653094+00:00

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