Falcons release Week 3 depth chart: New QB1 listed vs. Packers

The Atlanta Falcons released a new depth chart ahead of Thursday's prime-time game against the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has officially been named the starter for Week 3, hopefully ending a QB controversy that has plagued this team for several weeks.

Penix spent over six months rehabbing after suffering his third career ACL injury last season. Despite receiving heavy criticism from a fan base that likely hasn't gone through three reconstructive knee surgeries, Penix wisely waited until he was ready to return.

There were no other notable changes on this week's depth chart, however, the team is dealing with a few injuries that could affect their starting lineup on Thursday. Cornerback A.J. Terrell, right tackle Jawaan Taylor

and edge rusher Samson Ebukam are banged up going into Week 3.

Check out the Falcons' updated depth chart for Thursday night's game in Green Bay below.

Quarterback

1. Michael Penix Jr. (9)
2. Tua Tagovailoa (1)
3. Cooper Rush (13)
4. Jack Strand (18)

Running Back

1. Bijan Robinson (7)
2. Brian Robinson Jr. (15)

Wide Receiver

1. Drake London (5)
2. Chris Blair (19)

Wide Receiver

1. Jahan Dotson (4)

Wide Receiver (Slot)

1. Olamide Zaccheaus (14)
2. Zachariah Branch (17)

Tight End

1. Kyle Pitts (8)
2. Austin Hooper (81)

Tight End

1. Charlie Woerner (89)

Left Tackle

1. Jake Matthews (70)
2. Michael Jerrell (72)

Left Guard

1. Matthew Bergeron (65)
2. Kyle Hinton (68)

Center

1. Ryan Neuzil (64)
2. Corey Levin (62)

Right Guard

1. Chris Lindstrom (63)

Right Tackle

1. Jawaan Taylor (71)
2. Michael Jerrell (72)
3. Ethan Onianwa (75)

Defensive End

1. Brandon Dorlus (54)
2. Samson Ebukam (52)
3. Jared Ivey (51)

Defensive Line

1. Maason Smith(92)
2. Gervon Dexter (95)

Defensive Line

1. LaCale London (94)
2. Da'Shawn Hand (90)

Defensive End

1. Cameron Thomas (99)
2. Za'Darius Smith (55)
3. Yasir Abdullah (22)

Inside Linebacker

1. Divine Deablo (0)
2. Christian Harris (45)
3. Josh Woods (42)

Inside Linebacker

1. Kendal Daniels (53)
2. Harold Perkins Jr. (56)

Cornerback

1. A.J. Terrell (24)
2. C.J. Henderson (26)

Cornerback

1. Mike Hughes (21)
2. Mike Ford (28)
3. Malcolm DeWalt (36)

CB3/Nickel

1. Avieon Terrell (12)
2. Billy Bowman Jr. (33)

Safety

1. Jessie Bates III
2. DeMarcco Hellams

Strong Safety

1. Xavier Watts
2. Sydney Brown

Special Teams

• LS: Liam McCullough (49)
• K: Nick Folk (6)
• P: Jake Bailey (16)
• KR: Brian Robinson Jr. (15)
• PR: Zachariah Branch (17)

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