The Atlanta Falcons waived quarterback Dominique Davis on Thursday. Does the move give recently acquired T.J. Yates the top backup role behind Matt Ryan?

The Houston Texans traded backup quarterback T.J. Yates to the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday for linebacker Akeem Dent. The team had planned to release Yates, but a trade market opened up.

East Carolina QB Shane Carden, No. 7 on NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks' list of the top QBs to watch in 2014, will be one of the top prospects to follow in Monday's Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl.

Chip Kelly doesn't want to reveal too much in the preseason, but Gregg Rosenthal saw enough to get excited about the Philadelphia Eagles -- just one reaction from Thursday's preseason games.

After ranking the NFL's starting quarterbacks from top to bottom, it's time to rate the guys behind the guys. Marc Sessler examines the league's backup passers.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel played in the "Thursday Night Football" game against the New Orleans Saints, but he suffered another shoulder injury in the first quarter and is questionable to return.