Falcons sign quarterback in wake of Michael Penix Jr. injury
Michael Penix Jr. was placed on IR earlier in the week after suffering a knee injury against the Panthers. It has since been announced that he will need complete reconstructive surgery on his left ACL, ending his season. In wake of the news, the Falcons have signed quarterback Kyle Trask to the practice squad. The […] The post Falcons sign quarterback in wake of Michael Penix Jr. injury appeared first on SportsTalkATL.com.
Michael Penix Jr. was placed on IR earlier in the week after suffering a knee injury against the Panthers. It has since been announced that he will need complete reconstructive surgery on his left ACL, ending his season.
In wake of the news, the Falcons have signed quarterback Kyle Trask to the practice squad.
The #Falcons are signing former #Bucs QB Kyle Trask to their practice squad. pic.twitter.com/h0Zg9Z35qe
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 19, 2025
Coming into the season, the Falcons were perceived to have the best backup quarterback in the league. But in Kirk Cousins‘ two appearances so far, he’s looked like the quarterback that threw one touchdown and nine interceptions over a five-game stretch that cost the Falcons a chance at the playoffs last year. He’ll be taking over the starting quarterback job, likely his final opportunity to prove to the rest of the league that he can still play.
Behind Cousins, the Falcons have Easton Stick on the practice squad, who, in all likelihood, will be elevated to the active roster before Sunday’s game against the Saints.
Kyle Trask is now set up to be the Falcons’ QB3. He spent the last three seasons in Tampa Bay behind Baker Mayfield after being drafted in the second round, only appearing in seven games and attempting 11 passes.
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