3 years agoThe Atlanta Falcons are expected to pursue free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota after trading Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to sources. Head coach Arthur Smith coached Mariota when the two were with the Tennessee Titans. Mariota spent the last two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, backing up Derek Carr. The 28-year-old hasn't started an NFL game since his final season in Tennessee, when he threw for 1,203 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions in seven games (six starts) in 2019. With not many receiving options currently, the Falcons are in full rebuild mode, and Mariota would essentially be a placeholder until the team can land their next franchise signal-caller.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo