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Jack Strand’s 212-yard outing boosts Falcons QB depth

8/28/2026

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Jack Strand threw for 212 yards with a passing and a rushing TD in his second preseason game.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said he will continue developing Strand but did not promise a start.
The Falcons must trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday 6 p.m., affecting quarterback depth.
If Michael Penix Jr. remains injury-prone, Strand could become Atlanta’s primary backup quarterback.

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Jack Strand threw for 212 yards with a passing and a rushing TD in his second preseason game.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said he will continue developing Strand but did not promise a start.
The Falcons must trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday 6 p.m., affecting quarterback depth.
If Michael Penix Jr. remains injury-prone, Strand could become Atlanta’s primary backup quarterback.