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Kirk Cousins
Wants Atlanta as final stop
In an appearance on "The Big Podcast" on Wednesday, Cousins said that he wants to finish his career with the Falcons, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
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Kirk Cousins
Key that unlocks NFC South?
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com labels Cousins as an offseason addition that has the potential to vault the Falcons to the top of the NFC South in 2024.
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Rondale Moore
Could have versatile role in '24
Moore, who was traded from the Cardinals to the Falcons on Thursday, could play a versatile role in Atlanta somewhat akin to that filled previously by Cordarrelle Patterson, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyle Pitts
Gets new quarterback
Pitts' outlook for 2024 brightened considerably when the Falcons signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Drake London
Big upgrade at QB
London will be catching passes from Kirk Cousins in 2024 after the veteran quarterback signed a four-year contract with the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Kyle Pitts
More defined role in new offense?
New Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson admires Pitts' talent and pledges to utilize him in more of a clearly defined role in his system next season, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.
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Bijan Robinson
New coordinator pledges clarity
Robinson, who was arguably underused at times as a rookie under former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, has an admirer in new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who'll aim to streamline the running back's focus in 2024, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.
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Taylor Heinicke
Being evaluated by new coordinator
New Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said in his introductory news conference Wednesday that "all options are on the table" with respect to the team's quarterback position in 2024, meaning Heinicke will presumably have a chance to make a case for a starting job, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.
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Desmond Ridder
New coordinator has open mind
New Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said in his introductory news conference Wednesday that "all options are on the table" with respect to the team's quarterback position in 2024, adding he's looking forward to see more of Ridder, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.
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Desmond Ridder
Offseason trade candidate
The Falcons could look to trade Ridder after acquiring a new quarterback in the 2024 offseason, Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network surmise.
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Calais Campbell
Key decisions looming
Campbell could consider retirement this offseason, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.
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Drake London
New QB likely in '24
London is almost certain to be playing with a new starting quarterback in 2024, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
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Desmond Ridder
Outlook for '24 bleak
Ridder is highly unlikely to have a chance to compete for the Falcons' starting job in 2024, Nick Shook of NFL.com opines.
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Bijan Robinson
Could play more under new coach
Robinson could see a bump in usage in his second season with Atlanta in 2024 under a new head coach following the firing of Arthur Smith on Monday.
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Desmond Ridder
Could start in Week 18
Ridder could be in line to start in the Falcons' regular-season finale against the Saints due to Taylor Heinicke being listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
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Desmond Ridder
Likely done as starter in Atlanta
Ridder may never reclaim the starting quarterback role for the Falcons, Josh Kendall and Jeff Schultz of The Athletic report.
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Taylor Heinicke
Might return to starting role
Heinicke is being considered for a Week 16 start against the Colts, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Desmond Ridder
Could get benched again
Ridder could be replaced by Taylor Heinicke at quarterback in Week 16 against the Colts, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyle Pitts
Potential for contract dispute
Pitts could be considered a wide receiver for the purposes of the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, Michael Rathburn of ESPN reports.
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Desmond Ridder
Catches break in return
Ridder, who's returning to the starting quarterback job in Week 12 against the Saints after a two-game demotion, won't have to face New Orleans' top cornerback Marshon Lattimore due to the latter's ankle injury.
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Drake London
Won't face Lattimore Week 12
London won't be dealing with coverage from Saints veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore in Sunday's game versus New Orleans, as the latter will miss the game due to an ankle injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Bijan Robinson
HC looking to sustain usage
Head coach Arthur Smith noted Friday that he and the Falcons are playing "a long game" in monitoring Robinson's usage over the season, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Desmond Ridder
Team to decide on QB1 during bye
The Falcons plan to choose a starter for the rest of the season between Ridder and Taylor Heinicke during the team's Week 11 bye, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. "We're not going to play musical chairs," coach Arthur Smith said Wednesday. "Hopefully we can go get this win. Take a second to really evaluate as we make that sprint towards the end of the season."
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Taylor Heinicke
Chance to seize QB1 spot Week 10
Heinicke will start under center in Week 10 against the Cardinals, and he has a chance to make a case to remain the starter for the remainder of the season after Atlanta's Week 11 bye, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. "We're not going to play musical chairs," coach Arthur Smith said Wednesday. "Hopefully we can go get this win. Take a second to really evaluate as we make that sprint towards the end of the season."
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Taylor Heinicke
Coach undecided on Week 10 starter
Coach Arthur Smith wouldn't commit to a starting quarterback between Heinicke and Desmond Ridder after Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Vikings, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports. "Not right now," Smith said when asked if he had decided on a starter for Week 10 against the Cardinals. "We'll just have to get back and evaluate. We haven't sat back and looked at anything."
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