Falcons sign Trevor Knight to practice squad

The Falcons signed quarterback Trevor Knight, who was in training camp with the Cardinals, to the practice squad Wednesday.

To make room for Knight, who played at Oklahoma and Texas A&M, the Falcons cut defensive tackle Taniela Tupou.

Podcast: Bow Tie Chronicles previews Falcons opener against Bears

Knight signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in May. He was waived Saturday. He was 7-of-28 passing (25 percent) for 87 yards, no touchdowns and one interception during the exhibition season. He had a passer rating of 25.1.

Alek Torgersen, who was the Falcons’ fourth quarterback in the exhibition season, signed with the Redskins.

About the Author

Falcons’ Raheem Morris feels he has 100% of Arthur Blank’s support

“He is 100% in support of me,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris says of owner Arthur Blank. “The support isn’t an issue."

Falcons try to rebound after getting blown out

The Falcons signed wide receiver Malik Heath, who was placed on waivers by the Packers, and released safety Jordan Fuller.

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss Sunday to the Seahawks

The loss to the Seahawks means the Falcons are officially eliminated from the playoffs and tie the mark for most consecutive losing seasons in franchise history with eight.

The Latest

Credit: AP

Falcons’ Raheem Morris feels he has 100% of Arthur Blank’s support

Falcons try to rebound after getting blown out

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss Sunday to the Seahawks

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

When ICE takes breadwinners, it takes a toll on families ... and on the economy

For immigrant families, brushes with ICE can result in financial precarity that could have implications for the broader economy.

‘I’m a bad kid,’ he told himself. How Georgia’s special ed program failed one child.

Parents find that it's easy to get into the GNETS program, but in some districts, difficult to leave.

‘A lot of blame, but not enough action’: Atlanta leaders lack path to fix jail

Stakeholders across Atlanta and Fulton County grapple with a complex web of issues that contribute to overcrowding, crumbling structure.