In an unprecedented move, the Atlanta Falcons have gone to great lengths to bolster their quarterback position. Despite already having Kirk Cousins, who signed a massive $180 million contract, and drafting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick, the Falcons made a waiver claim on quarterback Nathan Rourke, according to ESPN. However, Rourke ultimately landed with the New York Giants after being released by the Patriots earlier this week.

The Falcons' pursuit of quarterbacks this year has raised eyebrows in the NFL community. With the drama surrounding their current quarterback room, Atlanta seems determined to solidify the position. Earlier this offseason, the team signed former Vikings star Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year deal, hoping to ensure stability at the position for the foreseeable future.

But during the draft, the Falcons surprised everyone by selecting Michael Penix Jr. with their No. 8 pick. This decision created drama and left Cousins feeling blindsided. Interestingly, sources have revealed that one of the reasons Cousins left the Vikings was the team's intention to draft a quarterback high in this year's draft.

Now, with Cousins returning from an Achilles tear, the lingering questions about his future has cast a shadow over the Falcons' quarterback situation. If Cousins falters, speculation about Penix Jr. taking the reins will likely intensify. Adding Nathan Rourke to the mix could have further fueled rumors of a Penix Jr.-Rourke partnership in the future.

However, Rourke's departure to the Giants means he won't pose a threat to either Cousins or Penix Jr.'s job security. Nevertheless, he would have provided the Falcons with another young option at the quarterback position.

Nathan Rourke, who had stints with the Patriots and Jaguars, will now join the Giants after being waived by the Patriots, who drafted Drake Maye as their quarterback of the future.

As the Falcons' quarterback saga continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Cousins will fare upon his return and whether Penix Jr. can live up to the expectations surrounding him. With the addition of Rourke to the Giants, Atlanta's pursuit of quarterback options continues to dominate headlines in the NFL.