Easton Stick - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Raheem Morris outlines Falcons' QB plan in wake of Michael Penix Jr. injury The Atlanta Falcons are turning to Easton Stick and Kyle Trask as backups to Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. out for the year.

NOVEMBER 19 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Serving as No. 2 QB Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Stick will be signed to the active roster and operate as the Falcons' No. 2 quarterback in Sunday's matchup against the Saint...

Impact The North Dakota State product is expected to backup Kirk Cousins while Michael Penix (knee) remains sidelined with an injury sustained in the Week 11 loss to the Panthers. Stick's last in-game action came with the Chargers in 2023, when he appeared in five games and threw for 1,129 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while adding 144 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Cousins as starter

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Back with practice squad Stick reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Stick operated as the team's backup quarterback behind Kirk Cousins in Sunday's 34-10 loss to Miami, failing to enter the game. The quarterback could be elevated to the active roster again in Week 9 versus the Patriots if Michael Penix (knee) remains unavailable.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuries

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is inactive against the Miami Dolphins after being listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Elevated for Week 8 The Falcons elevated Stick from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact It's the first time this season that Stick will be elevated from the Falcons' practice squad. His elevation comes as the Falcons expect Michael Penix to miss Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a knee contusion, which puts Kirk Cousins in position to make his first start since Week 15 of the 2024 season while Stick serves as the backup. Stick last saw regular-season action in 2023 as a member of the Chargers, when he completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 1,129 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while turning 27 carries into 144 yards and a score across five games (four starts).

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

With starting QB Penix questionable, Falcons promote Stick from practice squad against Dolphins

The Atlanta Falcons have promoted quarterback Easton Stick to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

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Practice squad QB for Atlanta The Falcons signed Stick to the practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Falcons opted to go with two quarterbacks on the main roster with Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins, so Stick will start the season on the team's practice squad. Stick finished the preseason completing 69.2 percent of his passes for 520 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions while adding five carries for 32 yards across three games.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons send former Chargers draft pick packing after the preseason The Atlanta Falcons released a former Los Angeles Chargers draft pick, quarterback Easton Stick.

AUGUST 26 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Let go by Atlanta The Falcons cut Stick on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Stick was unable to force the Falcons to keep a third quarterback behind Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins after completing 54 of 78 pass attempts for 520 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions this preseason. The 29-year-old could be a candidate to rejoin the team via the practice squad.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

Tommy DeVito is the latest quarterback looking for a new team

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Has Easton Stick Done Enough to Make Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster? The Atlanta Falcons kept three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster in 2024. Has Easton Stick shown enough to make the Falcons do it...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Uneven effort in preseason finale Stick completed 20 of 28 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Friday's 31-13 preseason loss to the Cowboys. He added 18 rushing yards on three carries.

Impact The veteran backup QB played into the fourth quarter in Atlanta's final exhibition contest as both Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins were held out. Stick did lead the offense into scoring position on three of five first-half drives, but a missed field goal cost the Falcons some points, and his final pass of the night got picked off. Barring a sudden end to the Cousins saga via trade or an injury, Stick will head into the regular season third on the depth chart and unlikely to see snaps.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Easton Stick does it himself for 12-yard gain and first down Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick does it himself for 12-yard gain and first down.

AUGUST 23 • NFL.COM

Easton Stick's 23-TD connection with Feleipe Franks trims Cowboys' lead to 14-9 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick's 23-touchdown connection with tight end Feleipe Franks trims Cowboys' lead to 14-9

AUGUST 23 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Easton Stick lofts pass to Nick Nash for 15-yard gain down sideline Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick lofts a pass to wide receiver Nick Nash for a 15-yard gain down the sideline.

AUGUST 23 • NFL.COM

Easton Stick connects with Nick Nash down the middle for 24-yard gain Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick connects with wide receiver Nick Nash down the middle for a 24-yard gain.

AUGUST 23 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Primed for final preseason start Stick is positioned to start Atlanta's preseason finale against the Cowboys on Friday with Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins both in line to sit out, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Stick has been serviceable across two preseason starts so far, completing a combined 34 of 50 attempts for 322 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He's also rushed twice for 14 yards. The 29-year-old is expected to enter the regular season as the Falcons' third quarterback behind Penix and Cousins, and with Atlanta having waived/injured Emory Jones (concussion) on Monday, it will be new signee Ben DiNucci who enters Friday's preseason finale in relief of Stick.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons sign QB Ben DiNucci to replace injured Emory Jones for final preseason game at Dallas

The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback Ben DiNucci to provide depth for Friday’s final preseason game at Dallas

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

5 things we learned from Falcons' loss to Titans Nathan Carter, Natrone Brooks anbd Easton Stick may have sealed roster spots; passing ganme coordinator Y.J. Yates calls offensive plays; an...

AUGUST 17 • AJC.COM

Gets extended run Friday Stick completed 19 of 32 pass attempts for 173 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing twice for 14 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Titans.

Impact Stick got off to a rough start when he threw a pick-six in the first quarter before settling down with a pair of touchdown drives in the second half. The 29-year-old got extra playing time after fellow backup Emory Jones exited following a big hit late in the contest. Jones' health will now play a factor in the competition for Atlanta's third quarterback gig, with Stick taking the early lead based on production. Expect Stick to get more run in the Falcons' preseason finale against the Cowboys next Friday.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks scores on interception return as Ward has mixed results in Titans' 23-20 win over Falcons

Kendell Brooks scores on a 53-yard interception return as the Tennessee Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 in a preseason game

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: 52-yard TD! Stick's deep strike lands in Blair's mitts for six Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick completes a 52-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Blair.

AUGUST 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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