Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Marcus Mariota has reportedly left the team to have knee surgery with not much indication of when he'll return. It comes after he was benched in place of rookie Desmond Ridder.
The Falcons were on bye last week, before returning to practice on Monday - which Mariota was not present for, after choosing to be away from the team with him getting his knee looked at instead.
It's a curious situation in Atlanta, with his status with the team moving forward uncertain, with head coach Arthur Smith seemingly upset that he will not be around the team.
