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Matt Schaub

Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback #8
Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback #8

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Retained as Matt Ryan's backup

Schaub has secured a spot on the Falcons' 53-man roster as he enters his fifth season as Matt Ryan's backup, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Sep 6, 2020 7:39 AM EST


Bounces back with strong scrimmage

Schaub played well during the Falcons' intra-squad scrimmage Friday, after struggling through parts of training camp to that point, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Aug 29, 2020 7:43 AM EST



On roster bubble

Schaub has gotten out to a shaky start to training camp and has been "frequently throwing behind receivers," D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Aug 25, 2020 7:07 PM EST


Likely to remain with Atlanta

Schaub is expected to have his $2 million option picked up by the Falcons, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Feb 24, 2020 4:44 PM EST


Loses lone start of 2019

Schaub completed 50 of 67 pass attempts for 580 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in six appearances -- including one start -- during the 2019 season.

Dec 31, 2019 10:39 PM EST



Throws junk-time touchdown

Schaub completed five of nine pass attempts for 55 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-22 loss to the Buccaneers.

Nov 24, 2019 8:14 PM EST


Bounces back in second outing

Schaub completed 12 of 19 pass attempts for 172 yards during Thursday's 34-27 loss to Miami.

Aug 9, 2019 3:58 PM EST


Brutal start to 2019

Schaub completed four of 14 pass attempts for 10 yards, with zero touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 14-10 loss to Denver in the Hall of Fame Game.

Aug 1, 2019 10:20 PM EST


Signs two-year extension

Schaub agreed to a two-year contract extension Saturday, the Falcons' official site reports.

Mar 2, 2019 1:58 PM EST


Throws just seven passes in 2018

Schaub appeared in three games in 2018, throwing for 20 yards on 5-for-7 passing.

Jan 22, 2019 11:31 AM EST


Pitches "perfect game" of sorts

Schaub completed all nine of his pass attempts in a 17-0 loss to the Jets on Friday, closing the night with 54 yards through the air.

Aug 11, 2018 5:44 AM EST