Falcons name wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as emergency quarterback for Steelers game
Atlanta kept four quarterbacks on its roster but will list wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as a third emergency option after starter Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined.
Atlanta will list wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as an emergency quarterback for Sunday’s matchup against Pittsburgh after starter Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out with an oblique injury sustained in practice. Cooper Rush is slated to start, while undrafted rookie Jack Strand serves as his backup. Michael Penix remains inactive while recovering from a torn ACL. Zaccheaus, who has never attempted a pass in the NFL, has recorded nine rushing attempts and is also listed third on the running-back depth chart behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson. The team’s contingency plan reflects the injuries and limited quarterback depth heading into the game.