November 19, 2025
ANALYSISHead coach Raheem Morris confirmed Wednesday that Stick will step in as Atlanta's new No. 2 quarterback, with
Kirk Cousins elevating into the starting role after
Michael Penix (knee) was officially placed on injured reserve after sustaining a season-ending partial tear of his ACL in this past Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina. Stick's last NFL 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.