Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith stated Wednesday that Marcus Mariota will probably be positioned on injured reserve and can bear a knee process subsequent week.
The veteran quarterback lately realized that he’ll sit on the bench and third-round rookie Desmond Ridder will function the starter.
Shortly after being knowledgeable he was relieved of his beginning duties, Mariota unusually determined to stroll away from the group.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota runs with the ball throughout the second half of a sport in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks Sept. 25, 2022 in Seattle.
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Knee surgical procedure meant Mariota could be unavailable for the Falcons’ 4 remaining video games of the common season. The group opted to signal quarterback Logan Woodside this week to function a backup.
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In keeping with the Atlanta Journal-Structure, the Falcons will not know the way lengthy Mariota’s restoration will take till he undergoes surgical procedure.
Mariota was away from the group facility on December 5 as his spouse went into labor with their first youngster, a day after the group’s Week 13 loss to the Steelers.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers throughout the second half of a sport on October 16, 2022 in Atlanta.
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Smith claimed Mariota was coping with some kind of “persistent knee” harm, however the quarterback has by no means been listed on the group’s harm reviews this season. When the group realized of Mariota’s harm, the coach declined to shed any gentle.
Smith stated that the knee harm was not an element within the determination to maneuver Ridder to the beginning function over Mariota.
Smith stated, “Issues come up. That is what occurs in professional soccer.” “A boy has an issue, he goes to the physician. That is what occurs.”
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Smith additionally wasn’t all in favour of speaking about whether or not Mariota’s presence down the stretch would profit the remainder of the group.
Shaq Thompson (7) of the Carolina Panthers tackles Marcus Mariota (1) of the Atlanta Falcons throughout the first quarter at Financial institution of America Stadium on November 10, 2022 in Charlotte, NC.
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Falcons quarterback coach Charles London additionally deflected reporters’ questions on Mariota’s standing, saying, “We want Marcus the perfect.”
Ridder stated Mariota advised him he was leaving to handle his knee drawback.
“He was right here one of many days we have been right here,” Ridder stated. “He simply gave me the perfect needs, that he could be there for me if I wanted something and was by no means afraid to succeed in out.”
The previous Oregon standout is within the first season of a two-year, $18.75 million contract with Atlanta. He has accomplished 184 of 300 passes for two,219 yards, 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions this 12 months.
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Atlanta has misplaced 4 of its final 5 video games below Mariota below middle.
