Photos: Former Falcons QB David Archer

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Former Falcons QB David Archer

The ex-NFL quarterback is now part of the Falcons' broadcast team.

Falcons quarterback David Archer (left) escapes from the Jets' Mark Gastineau in 1986. Kenneth Walker / AJC

Archer scores a touchdown against the 49ers in 1985. Rich Addicks / AJC

Archer throws the football in practice. Johnny Crawford / AJC

Archer and other Falcons leave the field after beating the Eagles in 1984. John Spink / AJC

Archer dumps the ball to a close teammate before being sacked by the 49ers in 1985. Louie Favorite / AJC

Falcons QB David Archer watches the clock run out during a game in 1985. Rich Addicks / AJC

Archer eludes the Vikings' Doug Martin in 1985. John Spink / AJC

Archer tosses a football at training camp in 1987. Joey Ivansco / AJC

Archer scrambles against the Bucs in 1986. Kenneth Walker / AJC

Archer carries his gear, and some books, to training camp in 1987. Renee Hannans / AJC

Archer gains yards against the 49ers in 1985. Louie Favorite / AJC

Archer (left) chats with former teammate William Andrews in 1987. Kenneth Walker / AJC

Archer takes time to meet fans after a game. AJC file photo.

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Falcons quarterback David Archer (left) escapes from the Jets' Mark Gastineau in 1986. Kenneth Walker / AJC

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