Atlanta Falcons sign quarterback Byron Leftwich

The former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, expected to join practice on Wednesday.

Atlanta Falcons sign quarterback Byron Leftwich With Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick gone "for a while", Atlanta had to look for an alternative and the current situation with Harrington left the Georgia team with a 0-2 start this football season. After a long week of rumors, it was confirmed on Tuesday, that the former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich has signed with the Atlanta Falcons on a two-year deal worth $7 million.

Will Byron Leftwich have a positive impact on the Falcons is yet to be seen. Leftwich was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars when the Jags chose David Garrard as their starter during the preseason. Leftwich, who was seventh pick in 2003, has missed 15 games in the past two seasons, most recently due to ankle and knee injuries. But with only 10 points in the first two NFL games this season, the Falcons could use any help they could get.

On Sunday the Atlanta Falcons will welcome the Carolina Panthers and the odds makers are hardly impressed by the signing of Byron Leftwich. Falcons are underdog on Sunday with odds +185 on winning the home game, as posted by the online wagering site Bookmaker and the Panthers are favorite at -215. The spread on the Falcons - Panthers game is set at -4 points favorite on Carolina and the total expected currently is 36.5 points.

Published on 09/18/2007