Falcons GM Ian Cunningham calls decision to keep four QBs 'a little bit of an insurance policy'
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons decided to carry four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster as an insurance policy due to injury concerns and performance uncertainties with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.
- The Falcons have not named a starting quarterback yet, with Cooper Rush and undrafted rookie Jack Strand also on the roster, and Strand impressed early in training camp.
- Penix is still recovering from a knee injury and did not play in the preseason, while Tagovailoa, who has a history of concussions and turnovers, showed mixed performance in preseason games.
- Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has yet to decide on a starter, partly due to Tagovailoa's recent struggles and Penix's injury recovery status.
- Carrying four quarterbacks has limited the Falcons to only two running backs on the active roster, reflecting difficult roster management decisions that may evolve throughout the season.
