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The backup quarterback battle between T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree has failed to create many sparks in Atlanta this summer, but things could get a little more exciting this week.

Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports that Rex Grossman is taking a physical and working out for the Falcons on Tuesday. Grossman’s name surfaced when the Jets were looking for help after Geno Smith’s broken jaw and he said at the time that he needed a little time to get over a sprained foot before he’d be able to play.

Grossman and Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan worked together in Washington and Cleveland. That gives Grossman familiarity with the offensive scheme and, based on comments earlier this summer, his arrival would make Shanahan a happy fella.

“I loved Rex because he was so tough. Rex would hang in there, get the crap knocked out of him every week,” Shanahan said. “He never flinched. He’d hang in there and take all the hits. He didn’t mind the pressure on him. He’d let it sling every time. Sometimes, I’d have to tell Rex that he was letting it sling around a little too much and that you might have to take a sack here or throw it away. But the thing I loved about Rex is how much he competed. Every time that he was in the game, I felt like we had a chance. If he was going to throw three picks, I felt like there was a great chance he was going to come back and throw three touchdowns. He was a real fun guy to have.”

If all goes well during Grossman’s visit, it will probably be a little more fun in Atlanta by tomorrow morning.