The Atlanta Falcons‘ quarterback of the future might not currently be on their roster. That means that the 2026 college football season is crucial. When they scout games, they have to be sure to watch the right passers and pick up on the right things to know which QB in a strong 2027 NFL Draft

With his hometown Falcons going through it at QB, Panthers legend and Atlanta native Cam Newton addressed the recent comeback chatter.

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said he's "not ruling anybody out" when it comes to which QB is starting against the Panthers on Sunday.

Penix is not quite ready to return from his left ACL surgery in November that ended his 2025 campaign. Rush took the bulk of the throws with the starters in practice Friday, while Penix threw with the practice squad.

With Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. unavailable, the Falcons may need to consider an unlikely Week 2 option: undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Strand.

The Falcons have not named a quarterback for Sunday's game against the Panthers and preparing the team's defense under those circumstances was a topic of conversation for Panthers head coach Dave Canales on Wednesday.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — As Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday he's not ready to announce a starting quarterback for Sunday's home opener against Carolina, Cooper Rush's one-week hold on the job is in jeopardy.

The Atlanta Falcons' trio of quarterbacks were caught on video hopping backwards like rabbits in a bizarre warm-up drill ahead of the home opener.