Atlanta Falcons Sign Former Denver Broncos Starting Quarterback The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly signed quarterback Trevor Siemian to a free-agent contract, according to ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. The veteran quarterback will join the team as their primary third quarterback, stepping behind Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa in the competition for the starting role. Siemian, 34, was originally selected by the Denver Broncos in the 2015 NFL Draft as a seventh-round pick from Northwestern. He spent three seasons with the Broncos before being traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 2018. During his time in Minnesota, he played under Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski and served as the backup to Kirk Cousins. Since leaving the Vikings, Siemian has moved through several teams, including the New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, and Cincinnati Bengals. His most recent stop was as a practice squad member for the Titans. Throughout his NFL career, Siemian has made 33 starts with a record of 15-18. In those games, he completed 58.5% of his passes for 7,751 yards, 44 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions. Most of his starting appearances came with the Broncos in 2016 and 2017, following a quarterback competition with Mark Sanchez and Paxton Lynch. In 2016, he led the Broncos to an 8-6 record and was named a Pro Bowl alternate. However, he was benched in 2017 and has since been a spot starter or practice squad member, with his last recorded snaps coming in 2023. The Falcons’ decision to sign Siemian comes as they continue to build depth at the quarterback position. Tua Tagovailoa has been signed to compete with Penix Jr. for the starting role. If Tagovailoa secures the job, he would become the sixth new Week 1 starter the Falcons have introduced since 2021.#denver_broncos #tua_tagovailoa #atlanta_falcons #trevor_siemian #michael_penix_jr
