Raheem Morris didn’t mince words when asked about his quarterback situation on August 18 in Atlanta. The Falcons ‘ head coach laid it down plainly: “Michael Penix Jr. won’t get out there, and Kirk Cousins won’t get out there.” That single line echoed louder than anything else, hinting at how carefully Morris is playing his cards ahead of the new season.

Meanwhile, that cautious approach has stretched across the entire preseason. Heading into the final matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on August 24 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, both Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. have stayed completely sidelined. Instead, it’s been Easton Stick and the Falcons’ latest, rather surprising, addition— Ben DiNucci —tasked with holding down the fort. And yes, you read that right, DiNucci

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