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Josh Rosen joins Atlanta Falcons in wake of AJ McCarron's season-ending injury

The Atlanta Falcons signed former first-round pick Josh Rosen on Tuesday to replace AJ McCarron and compete for the team's open backup quarterback position.

The spot became vacated when McCarron -- who signed with Atlanta in April -- tore his right ACL in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins in Miami, ending his season.

McCarron was placed on injured reserve Tuesday in a corresponding move.

Speaking earlier Monday, Falcons coach Arthur Smith said the team would work out and add a quarterback to compete with Feleipe Franks as the back up to starter Matt Ryan.