Rex Grossman is signing a one-year contract with the Falcons, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Grossman is signing a one-year contract with the Falcons, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis:

The Falcons apparently wanted to add a veteran option behind starter Matt Ryan, and it turns out Grossman is the man for the job. The Falcons are hoping he will be only insurance, but in the event he does find himself on the field, he will have a talented wide receiver crew to throw to.