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Ben DiNucci Cut by Falcons, Then Announces Move to CBS College Football Booth

Atlanta's settled depth chart left no place for a fourth quarterback after his brief emergency signing.

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Overview

  • The Falcons announced on Aug. 23 that DiNucci was among 12 players released as they trimmed toward the 53-man roster deadline.
  • Signed on Aug. 18 following an injury to reserve quarterback Emory Jones, DiNucci appeared in the Aug. 22 preseason game against the Cowboys and had two pass attempts, including an interception.
  • DiNucci acknowledged the move on X, calling it his seventh NFL cut, and posted a viral airport beer photo joking about the setback.
  • Atlanta's quarterback group is set with Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins and Easton Stick, leaving no roster slot for DiNucci.
  • DiNucci later announced on social media that he will debut as a CBS Sports college football commentator Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET for Bucknell–Air Force alongside Jordan Kent.