Falcons cut QB Trevor Siemian due to non-football injury, Commanders promote Wes Welker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons announced the release of quarterback Trevor Siemian due to a non-football injury designation on July 29, 2026. Siemian's injury occurred away from the team's facility, marking another chapter in his extensive career that began with the Denver Broncos in 2015. In a related move, the Washington Commanders have promoted Wes Welker from offensive assistant to tight ends coach after firing the former TE coach Ben Steele due to legal issues. The Commanders also signed former Broncos players River Cracraft and Matt Haack this week.
- •Trevor Siemian was cut by the Falcons on July 29, 2026.
- •His injury was classified as non-football-related.
- •Wes Welker was promoted to tight ends coach by the Commanders.
- •The Commanders signed River Cracraft and Matt Haack this week.
- •Steele was fired following a DWI charge.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Broncos QB cut by Falcons with non-football injury; ex-WR promoted
"The Falcons cut ex-Broncos QB Trevor Siemian with a non-football injury designation, and the Commanders promoted ex-WR Wes Welker to tight ends coach.
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