Published 1 year ago

Atlanta Falcons release QB Marcus Mariota

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Mariota started for the Falcons in 2022 until he was benched for rookie Desmond Ridder. Releasing Mariota saves the Falcons about $12 million towards the NFL salary cap. Atlanta holds the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and could look to add another young quarterback to its roster.

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Associated Press News

Falcons cut veteran QB Mariota, gain $12 million in cap room

The Atlanta Falcons have released quarterback Marcus Mariota in a move that was expected after the veteran was benched late in the season. The Falcons were 5-8 with Mariota as the starter before rookie Desmond Ridder started the final four…

1 year ago·United States

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CBS Sports

Falcons release Marcus Mariota: Top landing spots for veteran QB include Packers and Chiefs

Atlanta, already flush with cap space, clears roughly $12M by cutting the veteran QB

1 year ago·United States

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National Post

Falcons plan to add QB, part with Marcus Mariota

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot cleared the path for Atlanta to pursue another quarterback on Tuesday.

1 year ago·Canada

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Sportsnet

Falcons cut veteran QB Mariota, gain $12 million in cap room

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, a move that was expected after the veteran was benched late in the season. The Falcons were 5-8 with Mariota as the starter before rookie Desmond Ridder started the final four games, winning two. .acf-block-preview .instagram-twitter-container { width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; } “We really appreciate Marcus and all the things he did while he was here, personally, profe…

1 year ago·Canada

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