Report: Falcons called Garrett Grayson before signing Matt Simms

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports In backup quarterback news this week, we have some third-string revelations. Following Kurt Benkert’s unfortunate injury, which ended up placing him in injured reserve, the Falcons were left with a vacant QB3 spot on the roster. They ended up signing Matt Simms, but it turns out that he wasn’t their primary preference.

#Falcons sidenote: Before calling Matt Simms, they called former #Saints & #Falcons QB Garrett Grayson, I’m told. Grayson told them he is walking away from football at this time, but he appreciated the offer. https://t.co/VuErlZHCbs

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 8, 2019 Garrett Grayson, the former four-year starter at Colorado State, who was a…