Falcons' Team Captain Announcement Was Missing 1 Key Figure

Falcons' team captain announcement was missing 1 key figure

A number of NFL teams announced their team captains for the 2026 season, and that list included the Atlanta Falcons. Their list, however, included one notable omission. The Falcons’ list of five captains does not include any quarterbacks. This is a rarity, as teams that name captains almost always include a quarterback in the group. …

Falcons Announce Captains for 2026 NFL Season amid Tua, Michael Penix Jr. QB1 Battle

As the quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. continues, the Atlanta Falcons have chosen not to select a quarterback as one of their captains.

‘Unserious Franchise’ — NFL Fans Rip Falcons Over Captains Announcement Before Naming QB1 Between Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr.

NFL fans mock the Falcons after Atlanta names five captains while still refusing to choose between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons announce 2026 team captains

Atlanta Falcons announce 2026 team captains The organization has named five individuals to the honor. Sep 03, 2026 at 12:28 PM Tori McElhaney Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons announced their team captains for the 2026 season. Running back Bijan Robinson, offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom, safety Jessie Bates III, inside linebacker Divine Deablo and kicker Nick Folk were voted on by the team to be the captains thr…