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Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 23
UDFA Jack Strand had his First Taste of NFL Action on Sunday. How did it go?
The Atlanta Falcons got off to a bad start in their Week 2 home opener against the Carolina Panthers. Veteran quarterback Cooper Rush fumbled 30 seconds into the game, and things only went downhill from there.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record
It is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's NFL Week 2 action.
The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Falcons bench struggling Cooper Rush for undrafted rookie Jack Strand vs. Panthers
Atlanta Falcons fans began calling for Strand in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. The team gave them what they wanted.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 18
Falcons reportedly make Cooper Rush, Michael Penix Jr. decision for Panthers game
It turns out the Falcons' actual quarterback situation was far less interesting than some had hoped.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cam Newton sends message to Falcons amid QB uncertainty after Cooper Rush flop
As of Thursday morning, the 0-1 Atlanta Falcons had not yet confirmed who will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 2.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Falcons leave door open to start one of four quarterbacks vs. Panthers
Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 passing with 143 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a league-worst 2.6 adjusted QBR in Atlanta's 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 14
Falcons QB Cooper Rush Struggled. When Will Jack Strand Get His Chance?
As Cooper Rush tailspinned in the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Kevin Stefanski never looked to the sidelines to explore alternative options at quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons are having a shocking start to the 2026 season before even playing a game. Specifically, the quarterback position is already in a state of disarray.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 7
Should Falcons give undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand a more serious look?
The Falcons have one of the worst QB situations in the NFL, and it became even bleaker on Monday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Analyst's Bold Prediction Has Jack Strand Passing Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes the Atlanta Falcons will declare either Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa as their QB1 against Pittsburgh in head coach Kevin Stefanski’s Monday press conference with the media.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
NFL writer thinks Falcons made major Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa decision before preseason finale
While Tagovailoa will start against the Dolphins, Penix won't play after he participated in full-team work for the first time during training camp this past Monday amid his recovery from surgery he needed last fall to repair a partially torn ACL.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 25
Falcons Got Glimpse of QB Jack Strand's Character Before Signing Him as UDFA
College football is in a weird place right now with players jumping from team to team, heck, from the NFL to college, on the regular. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand is one of the rare players who didn't immediately take the opportunity to move to a bigger program when the chances arrived.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 25
NFL pundit has a spicy take on Jack Strand, Falcons QB competition
Jack Strand mania is ripping through Atlanta right now after his flawless performance Saturday against the Colts — one that saw him account for 239 yards of offense and two scores while showing off a cannon for an arm and unique mobility for a quarterback who stands an astounding 6-foot-5, 240 pounds.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 24
Kevin Stefanski on Jack Strand and the Falcons QB competition
It is rightfully Jack Strand mania following his performance against the Colts in the Falcons’ second preseason game — one that saw him total 239 yards of offense with a couple of touchdowns and no turnovers.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 24
Should Jack Strand make the Falcons 53-man roster?
With just one more preseason game remaining this Friday against the Miami Dolphins, we’re very close to the Falcons releasing their 53-man roster for the Week 1 matchup with the Steelers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 23
Three things to know about Falcons undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand: The engineering physics graduate making noise in preseason
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Jack Strand emerged as one of the biggest winners during Saturday's slate of preseason games.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23
Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action
Another action-packed day of preseason NFL football is in the books.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / August 22
NFL preseason roundup: Jack Strand shines as Falcons rout Colts
Former Division II quarterback Jack Strand threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score, leading the visiting Atlanta Falcons to a convincing 34-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday afternoon in preseason action.
Minn.-Moorhead Dragons News / Yardbarker / August 22
Jack Strand provides bright spot amid grim Falcons QB outlook
Why not Jack Strand? Through two preseason games, he's the only player seemingly interested in being named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 15
Falcons QB Jack Strand Shines in Otherwise Disastrous Preseason Opener
In a blowout home loss in their NFL preseason opener, one of the Atlanta Falcons’ (0-1) lone bright spots was an undrafted rookie quarterback from the NCAA Division II level.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 31
Drake London is already proving the Falcons made the right $141 million decision
Drake London did not receive a four-year, $141 million extension because the Atlanta Falcons needed another expensive receiver. They paid him to become one of the faces of their new era.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 31
Inside Jack Strand’s Sudden Rise in Falcons’ QB Race
The odds were not in favor of Jack Strand leading the Atlanta Falcons offense at training camp’s start when he joined the team this April. Fast forward three months, and the undrafted rookie quarterback’s feet are to the fire, taking most of the first-team snaps after a sudden reshuffling at the position.
Atlanta Falcons News / Bring Me The Sports / July 29
From MSU-Moorhead to QB1: Jack Strand thrust into NFL spotlight
Undrafted rookie Jack Strand, a former Minnesota State-Moorhead quarterback, is one of two fully healthy quarterbacks on the Atlanta Falcons' roster as the team opens training camp Wednesday.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29
Falcons’ QB battle takes an unexpected turn after a notable Tua Tagovailoa update
The Atlanta Falcons will have to wait a little longer to see Tua Tagovailoa in action at training camp. On Wednesday, new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed that Tagovailoa is “dealing with an injury,” via Josh Kendall of The Athletic.
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