JUST IN-ANOTHER BLOCKUSTER SIGNING: Falcons Have Officially Confirmed and Announced Signing Of Another Quarterback

The Atlanta Falcons, who could be a surprise team in the NFL this season, have one of the most intriguing quarterback situations.

This offseason, they added veteran Kirk Cousins, 36, who tore his Achilles midway through the season yet received a four-year, $180 million contract from Atlanta.
The Falcons then selected Michael Penix Jr., a signal-caller from the University of Washington, with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, leaving everyone wondering what was going on.

According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, the Falcons have signed Nathan Peterman, adding another quarterback to their roster.
Peterman produced impressive numbers during his two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh, and the Buffalo Bills selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Since then, he has passed for 712 yards, four touchdowns, and 13 interceptions while completing 53.1% of his pass attempts in 15 games (five starts).

However, some terrible play, particularly during his first two pro seasons, earned him scorn around the football globe.

With Penix, the Falcons have a young quarterback to prepare for the day when Cousins is too worn out to play at a high level.

Given that Cousins is coming off one of the worst injuries an athlete can experience, that day may arrive sooner than many imagine, and in that sense, the decision to choose Penix might be viewed as a positive one that will pay off in the long run.