Falcons executives scout college quarterbacks before the regular season begins

Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham and president of football Matt Ryan attended the college football matchup between Oregon and Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on September 12, 2026. The scouting trip focused on evaluating quarterbacks Dante Moore and Drew Mestemaker for the 2027 NFL Draft. This attendance occurred just one day before the Falcons face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 2026 season opener. The organization enters the game with current quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ruled out due to an oblique injury. While the team remains focused on the upcoming contest against Pittsburgh, the presence of front office leadership at the college game indicates an early interest in future positional options. Michael Penix Jr. remains available for the Atlanta quarterback room during Tagovailoa's absence.

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