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Falcons Sign Ben DiNucci to Bolster Quarterback Room

He arrives to reinforce depth in a quarterback room led by Michael Penix Jr. with Kirk Cousins sidelined from preseason games

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Ben DiNucci (15) throws a pass in the second quarter pre-season game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Aug 19, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Ronnie Perkins (51) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Nov 1, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) is pushed out of bounds by Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Will Parks (28) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • DiNucci announced his one-year contract on X, tweeting “I signed with the Falcons this morning” to confirm his addition to the roster
  • The veteran joins ahead of Friday’s preseason finale to cover for Emory Jones, who entered concussion protocol and is waived with an injury designation
  • Head coach Raheem Morris continues to prioritize practice reps over preseason snaps by keeping Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins off the field
  • Kirk Cousins remains on a fully guaranteed deal that has limited Atlanta’s flexibility to trade or restructure despite his backup role
  • DiNucci, a 2020 seventh-round pick of the Cowboys, brings NFL and XFL experience as he competes for the third-string spot and potential playing time