Michael Penix Jr Benched!

The Atlanta Falcons are making some key adjustments as they prepare for their preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed that both quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins will not see the field on Friday, signaling that the coaching staff is prioritizing health and evaluation depth over star power in the final warm-up game.

Injuries Impacting the Roster

The quarterback room took another hit as Emory Jones entered concussion protocol following his exit from Saturday’s game. His status moving forward will be closely monitored as the Falcons work to keep their QB depth stable.

Meanwhile, rookie linebacker Jalon Walker is also sidelined, missing Monday’s practice with a groin injury. While it doesn’t appear to be long-term, Atlanta will be cautious with the promising defender as the regular season draws near.

Falcons Bring in Ben DiNucci

In response to the injuries at quarterback, Atlanta added a familiar name to the roster. QB Ben DiNucci officially signed with the team on Monday. The former Cowboys signal-caller brings both experience and depth to a suddenly thin position group, and his arrival could mean valuable snaps in the upcoming matchup against his old team.

What This Means for Atlanta

The Falcons are clearly in preservation mode with Cousins and Penix resting, while also scrambling to ensure the roster remains competitive amid injuries. The final preseason game now becomes less about the starters and more about fringe players battling for a spot on the 53-man roster.

The question is: will DiNucci and the rest of the depth chart be enough to hold things together until everyone is healthy?