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Rob Gronkowski criticizes Falcons for poor roster use amid QB struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:21 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Rob Gronkowski criticizes Falcons for poor roster use amid QB struggles

Summary

Rob Gronkowski criticized the Atlanta Falcons during a postgame show following their 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He described the team's failure to leverage their offensive talent as a 'waste of talent,' pointing to players like Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson. The Falcons are currently 0-2 in the 2026 NFL season, with struggles at the quarterback position due to injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. In Week 3, Penix Jr. returns to start against the Green Bay Packers, where the team seeks its first victory of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Falcons are 0-2 after losses to the Steelers and Panthers.
•Gronkowski labels the roster use a 'waste of talent.'
•Team committed $261 million in extensions to key players.
•Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. missed the first two games.
•Michael Penix Jr. is set to start against the Packers in Week 3.

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12:21 AMYahoo Sports — “Never Seen A Waste Of Talent Like This”: Rob Gronkowski Blasts Falcons Over Failure To Utilize Roster Strength Amid QB Struggles

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Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski called the Atlanta Falcons’ usage of their offensive stars a “waste of talent” following a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Speaking on Fox’s NFL postgame Show, Gronkowski said, “It’s quite a little bit better than Cooper Rush right now. But so far, Atlanta is the only team this […] The post “Never Seen A Waste Of Talent Like This”: Rob Gronkowski Blasts Falcons Over Failure To Utilize Roster Strength Amid QB Struggles appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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