One-Year Deal for a Marietta Native
Atlanta just added another body to the backfield with a very specific goal. The team signed running back Trey Sermon to a one-year deal, a move reported by The Falcoholic. Sermon’s a local kid from Marietta, so he knows the area inside and out. He spent his early days with the 49ers after being a third-round pick in 2021. His career has been a bit of a rollercoaster, bouncing around to the Eagles, Colts, and Steelers before finishing last season in Pittsburgh. Now he’s bringing those skills to Georgia.
The stats from his time in the league tell a mixed story. On the ground, he recorded three touchdowns and 505 yards. He also caught 22 passes for 138 yards. Those numbers don’t scream superstar, but they show he can get the job done. The Falcons need someone who can block and catch the ball without panicking. Sermon fits that specific role perfectly. He isn’t here to steal the starting job from Bijan Robinson. He’s here to make sure the team doesn’t get hurt if things go south.
Hard Work Over Hype
Many fans might roll their eyes at a player who has struggled to find a home. I don’t. I look at the work. Sermon has dealt with injuries and fell out of favor in San Francisco. That’s tough. But he kept grinding. He signed with the Steelers last season and played through it. Now he’s in Atlanta. The Falcons have a good offensive line coming back. That matters. A good line can make a good reserve back look great.
Sermon has the physicality and speed to be a fun option. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He can block when called upon. Those are two jobs that get you on the field. Bijan Robinson won’t play much in the preseason. Brian Robinson is locked in as the backup. That leaves a wide-open fight for the third spot. To secure that role, Sermon must battle Cash Jones, Tyler Goodson, and Nate Carter. It’s a crowded room. But Sermon is a veteran who has seen it all.
Prove It on Friday Night
The competition is real and it’s happening right now. Cash Jones is a utility player who helps in the passing game and on special teams. Carter has breakaway speed that teams love. Goodson does a little bit of everything well. Sermon will have to be sharp to win this job. He can’t just show up. He has to show the coaches he is ready to go. The production has been underwhelming so far, but the opportunity is there.
There is no locked-in third back in Atlanta right now. This is a chance for Sermon to show the role is his. The Falcons need depth. They need someone who doesn’t get hurt easily. They need a runner who can block. Sermon checks those boxes. Give him a warm welcome. We may see him as soon as Friday night.
Sources: The Falcoholic (SBN Falcons), The Falcoholic (SBN Falcons), The Falcoholic (SBN Falcons)
