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Falcons give Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa another QB with latest signing
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The Atlanta Falcons made some big moves during 2026 NFL free agency. Atlanta's most shocking move was the addition of QB Tua Tagovailoa after his shocking release by Miami . Now the Falcons have added yet another signal caller to their quarterback room just one month before the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The Falcons are signing free agent quarterback Trevor Siemian , per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Atlanta now has some veteran depth at quarterback behind Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
Siemian has a wealth of experience after 11 year of experience in the NFL. He started his NFL career with the Broncos as a seventh-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Siemian did not play as a rookie, but he did take over the team's starting job over the next two seasons. He totaled 5,686 passing yards with 30 touchdowns and 24 interceptions during that two-year stint.
But Siemian's finest hour came in 2021 with the Saints . Siemian played in six games and logged 1,154 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He flashed all of the skills needed to become a starting quarterback in the NFL.
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At this point in his career, Siemian is nothing more than a backup. He significantly raises the floor for Atlanta's quarterback play in 2026.
The backup quarterback position is more than just a luxury for the Falcons. Penix suffered yet another season-ending ACL injury in 2025, which puts his availability for Week 1 into question. His career could even be in jeopardy if he suffers another ACL injury.
Meanwhile, Tua's history of concussions is well documented . He projects as Atlanta's Week 1 starter, but getting a full season from Tagovailoa is no guarantee.
The Falcons are fortunate to have a trusty veteran like Siemian who they can turn to if the worst comes to pass.
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