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Falcons Sign QB Ben DiNucci and Make Final Preseason Roster Moves

The Falcons are shoring up quarterback depth for their preseason finale by signing veteran Ben DiNucci after Emory Jones entered concussion protocol

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

  • Ben DiNucci announced his deal on X and is expected to receive snaps in Friday’s preseason finale with Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins held out
  • Atlanta waived/injured quarterback Emory Jones following his placement in concussion protocol, a move that could send him to injured reserve if unclaimed
  • Wide receiver DJ Chark was released as the Falcons finalize competition among their younger receiving corps before roster cutdown
  • Alongside DiNucci, Easton Stick will also be evaluated for the third-string QB role as the team protects its starters in practice and preseason games
  • The club is further bolstering its depth on defense with the reported signing of former Patriots edge rusher Ronnie Perkins