Munich – Marcus Mariota’s time with the Atlanta Falcons seems to be over. The quarterback has reportedly already closed personally with the team and may be planning his escape from the Falcons.
The 29-year-old is said to have made the decision for himself following head coach Arthur Smith announced that Mariota would only sit on the bench in the upcoming games and rookie Desmond Ridder would take over the starting job with the Falcons.
According to “The Athletic”, two scenarios are now opening up for the franchise to deal with the Mariota personality: you might put the quarterback on the “injured reserve” list due to an alleged “chronic knee injury” or fire him directly – if the player does not get ahead of themselves with an escape or a strike. Because Mariota voluntarily sits on the bench does not seem to be an option in the current situation. How exactly Atlanta as a club ultimately decides is still completely unclear.
Uncertain future for Mariota
So does Mariota’s NFL future. He signed a two-year contract with Atlanta last offseason following spending two years as a backup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Between 2015 and 2019, the Hawaiian played for the Tennessee Titans.
So far this season, the 2015 draft pick has thrown for 2,219 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also made nine interceptions. He scored four touchdowns himself. Will he also run away from Atlanta?
