During a Monday afternoon press conference, Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith confirmed reports that the team has benched starting quarterback Marcus Mariota for rookie Desmond Ridder.
The third-round pick out of Cincinnati will officially make his first NFL start when the Falcons take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. Smith gave his thoughts on Ridder and announced a few other roster moves.
Here are five takeaways from Smith’s Monday presser.