When the Falcons backed the Brinks truck up for Kirk Cousins—$180 million over four years, $50 million upfront, $100 million locked in—it felt like the start of a new era. Cousins was meant to be the captain steering Atlanta out of the storm. But football’s script never stays clean. The Falcons turned around and drafted Michael Penix Jr. By the end of last season, the “face of the franchise” was watching from the bench while Penix took center stage.
And now it looks like Atlanta’s front office has sent in fresh blood to keep the QB room alive. Ben DiNucci didn’t need a long speech to make his arrival known. Just seven words: “I signed with the Falcons this morning.” The former XFL standout, who once lit up the league with the Seattle Sea Dragons, now finds himself stepping into Atlanta’s most chaotic storyline. DiNucci threw for over 2,600 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 13 picks during that 2023 run. Looks like he can sling it when given the keys.
Football news.
I signed with the Falcons this morning.
Source – myself (credible)
— Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) August 18, 2025
Before that, he had a brief stop in Dallas after being drafted in 2020, only to wash out by 2022. Now, he’s back in the NFL, looking like the wild card nobody saw coming.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned!
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