Quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. of the Falcons and Kirk Cousins will not play in the upcoming preseason game.
Atlanta Falcons' Preseason Game Against Tennessee Titans Ends in Suspension
In a surprising turn of events, the Atlanta Falcons' preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Friday night ended in a suspension during the fourth quarter. The game was halted due to an injury to Lions safety Morice Norris.
Before the unexpected interruption, the Falcons' starting quarterback for the game was Emory Jones. Jones, who was the backup quarterback, had a decent outing, completing 4 out of 5 passes in the game. However, he was shaken up during the game and was later placed on injured reserve.
The Falcons had signed quarterback Ben DiNucci to their roster ahead of their final preseason game, but this signing occurred after the Titans game. The decision on who would take over as the No. 2 quarterback from Jones was not finalized at the time.
It's worth noting that the regular season starter for Atlanta, Michael Penix Jr., was not present in this game as he will not play in this week's match.
Head coach Raheem Morris had previously announced that Penix Jr. would not play in this week's game. The Falcons' regular season opener is scheduled for September 7 in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins, who dressed for the Falcons' preseason opener last week but was not used, also did not feature in the game against the Titans. The decision on his participation in the game had not been finalized.
In the Falcons' preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, Easton Stick had a strong performance, completing 15 of his 18 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown in the first half. However, it's unclear if he will be involved in the Falcons' remaining preseason games due to the recent developments.
The Falcons' preseason finale is scheduled for Aug. 22 at Dallas. The team will be hoping to end their preseason on a high note and enter the regular season with a clearer picture of their quarterback situation.
[1] - Source: Atlanta Falcons official website [2] - Source: ESPN [3] - Source: NFL.com [5] - Source: Pro Football Talk (PFT)
- The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation remains unclear, with Emory Jones placed on injured reserve and the decision on the No. 2 quarterback yet to be finalized, following his shaky performance and subsequent injury during the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.
- During the same game, Lions safety Morice Norris sustained an injury that led to a suspension, disrupting the flow of the American football match.
- In a bid to bolster their quarterback ranks, the Falcons had already signed Ben DiNucci ahead of their final preseason game but he was not yet active for the game against the Titans.
- Sunday's regular season opener for the Falcons against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is fast approaching, but the team's regular season starter, Michael Penix Jr., was not present in the game against the Titans, as previously announced by head coach Raheem Morris.
- In the meantime, Kirk Cousins, who was not used in the Falcons' preseason opener against the Detroit Lions and did not feature in the game against the Titans, may still have a part to play as the team prepares for the regular season in the NFL, the top American football league.
