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Falcons GM Ian Cunningham: We Haven't Made QB Decision for Week 1 Yet

Ian Cunningham said the quarterback decision will be a group call after injuries and recent play led Atlanta to keep four passers on the roster.

  • Atlanta Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham confirmed Wednesday the team has "not yet" named a starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite carrying four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
  • Cunningham described the decision as "a little bit of an insurance policy" to address the significant injury histories of top signal-callers Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. throughout the offseason.
  • Cooper Rush and undrafted rookie Jack Strand earned roster spots after receiving extended practice reps while Tagovailoa and Penix managed injury recoveries throughout the summer.
  • A collaborative decision-making process involving Cunningham, coach Kevin Stefanski, and president of football Matt Ryan will determine the starter, with no option ruled out for the season opener.
  • Scheduled for September 13 in Pittsburgh, the season opener remains the team's primary focus as management maintains roster flexibility, with the final call pending performance and health evaluations.
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Falcons GM Ian Cunningham: We haven't made QB decision for Week 1 yet

“Ultimately, when the coaches are ready, when the players are ready, we will make that decision,” Cunningham said.

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Falcons GM Cunningham calls decision to keep 4 QBs 'a little bit of an insurance policy'

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Falcons GM Ian Cunningham Update Progress on Naming Starting QB

The Atlanta Falcons are the only team in the NFL who haven't named a Week 1 starting QB, as Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. remain in contention.

·New York, United States
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Falcons GM Cunningham calls decision to keep 4 QBs ‘a little bit of an insurance policy’

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said Wednesday the decision to open the season with four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster was “a little bit of an insurance policy.”

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Ian Cunningham: Falcons still haven’t decided on Week 1 starting QB

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said Wednesday that the team is still undecided on who will be their Week 1 starter at quarterback.

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Falcons GM Ian Cunningham: Won’t rush QB decision, right answer is the goal

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Audacy broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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