Desmond Ridder, QB (ATL)

Still viewed as Falcons' starter

Despite the Falcons' reported signing of Taylor Heinicke, Ridder is still expected to enter training camp as the starting quarterback, ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports.

It's become evident that Atlanta wants to see what it has in Ridder, the No. 74 overall pick in last year's NFL Draft. He made four starts to close out his rookie season but wasn't all that impressive, completing 63.5 percent of his throws for 177 yards per game with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Heinicke could give Ridder a run at the top job in camp, but the former Commander has already demonstrated he isn't a 17-game starter in the NFL.

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Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder

QB | ATL

Named starting quarterback

Head coach Arthur Smith announced Tuesday that Ridder will be the Falcons' starting quarterback to begin the 2023 campaign, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Mack Hollins

Mack Hollins

WR | ATL

Lands in Atlanta

Hollins agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor Heinicke

Taylor Heinicke

QB | ATL

Prepping for backup role

Heinicke said his goal is to be "the best backup I can" behind fellow Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. "They drafted [Ridder] high for a reason," Heinicke added Thursday afternoon.

Jessie Bates III

Jessie Bates III

DB | ATL

Headed to Atlanta

Bates is in line to sign with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jonnu Smith

Jonnu Smith

TE | ATL

Headed to Falcons

The Patriots are slated to trade Smith to the Falcons in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kyle Pitts

Kyle Pitts

TE | ATL

Rehab progressing on schedule

Falcons tight end coach Justin Peele said Monday that Pitts (knee) is "on schedule" in his recovery, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Younghoe Koo

Younghoe Koo

K | ATL

Perfect in Week 18 win

Koo went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 3-for-3 on point-after tries during Sunday's 30-17 win versus the Buccaneers.