Key keywords: Trevor Siemian, Atlanta Falcons, 2024 NFL Free Agency, quarterback depth chart, Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, Arthur Smith, Falcons QB room, NFL backup quarterback, 2024 Atlanta Falcons season The Atlanta Falcons have officially agreed to terms on a contract with veteran NFL quarterback Trevor Siemian, adding a proven, experienced option to their quarterback room ahead of the 2024 NFL season, league sources confirmed on Wednesday. The deal, first reported by NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, is a one-year, veteran minimum contract with up to $300,000 in performance-based incentives, making it a low-risk, high-upside move for the Falcons as they finalize their off-season roster adjustments. Siemian, 32, enters his 9th NFL season after stints with the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears over the course of his career. A former 7th-round pick out of Northwestern, Siemian has appeared in 42 career games with 30 starts, throwing for 7,751 yards, 44 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions, with a career passer rating of 78.5. He spent the 2023 season as the backup quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, appearing in 6 games and starting 1 when Joe Burrow was sidelined with a wrist injury, completing 59% of his passes for 621 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions in limited action. For the Falcons, the signing addresses a key need for proven quarterback depth behind starter Desmond Ridder and primary backup Taylor Heinicke. Last season, the Falcons were forced to rely on undrafted rookie Logan Woodside for snaps when both Ridder and Heinicke missed time with minor injuries, leading to inconsistent offensive production in two critical late-season losses that knocked the team out of playoff contention. Falcons head coach Arthur Smith emphasized in a press conference following the signing that Siemian’s experience and familiarity with pro-style, run-heavy offensive systems made him a perfect fit for the team’s scheme. “Trevor is a consummate professional who has proven he can step in and win games at the NFL level when called upon,” Smith said. “He brings a steady presence to our QB room, will be a great mentor for Desmond as he continues to grow as our franchise quarterback, and gives us a reliable option we can trust if injury issues arise during the season.” League analysts note that the signing gives the Falcons the flexibility to carry three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster for the 2024 season, or to keep Siemian on the practice squad as a designated emergency option with elevated game day eligibility if needed. Siemian is expected to join the Falcons for off-season organized team activities (OTAs) next week, where he will begin learning the team’s playbook and working with the offensive coaching staff and fellow quarterbacks.