Falcons Sign Vet QB Siemian for Depth

0:00It's March 26. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything, NFL. The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran quarterback Trevor Simeon as a backup to two Otago Veloa and Michael Pinnick's junior. This move bolsters their quarterback-deaf heading into the season, with Simeon bringing experience from years in the league. Phoenix is still sideline recovering from a torn anterior-cusiate ligament, while Otago Veloa has dealt with recurring concussions and other injuries. Simeon spent the last two seasons mostly on the Tennessee Titans practice squad after they focused on developing their top draft pick. Simeon's career kicked off as a seventh round pick by the Denver Broncos out of Northwestern in 2015. He stepped up in 2016 following Peyton Manning's retirement, starting 14 games, throwing for more than 3,000-four, hundred yards, 18 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions while going 9-7. Performance slipped the next year, leading to cuts and stints with teams like the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, and Cincinnati Bengals.

1:05He's become a reliable journeyman for emergency depth. In Atlanta, his smarts and ability to run in offense could prove useful, perhaps even helping Pinnick suggest to starting duties if injury strike. Again, Simeon remains a steady option for ever comes next.