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Cooper Rush: Out
Oct 18: Rush (coach's decision) is listed as inactive but will serve as the Falcons' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Why it's #1 Out
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In a corresponding move, the Falcons are releasing veteran QB Cooper Rush, per source. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Veteran free-agent QB Andy Dalton is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, per sources.
Why it's #2 8 reports
12 more updatesfrom 11 sources
- Oct 19 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski: I think the world of Cooper Rush. Really, really like the person. Disappointed in that regard. But excited to add Andy. #Falcons
- Oct 19 Falcons Team Site Falcons release QB Cooper Rush, sign QB Andy Dalton+3
- Oct 19 Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons will be Andy Dalton's seventh NFL team and his third in the NFC South (only Tampa to go). Atlanta is releasing Cooper Rush to make room, per source, so UDFA Jack Strand sticks around. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, sources tell @TheAthletic. Most recently with the Eagles, Dalton will compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup starter Michael Penix Jr.
- Oct 19 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Falcons make quarterback change, signing Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush+2
- Oct 19 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) The Falcons have added veteran competition for backup QB Tua Tagovailoa, signing Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush
- Oct 19 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) In a corresponding move, the Falcons are releasing veteran QB Cooper Rush, per source.+1
- Oct 19 Greg Auman (X) Cooper Rush is out, so Falcons still keeping four QBs on their 53, for now at least.
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Cooper Rush: Out
Oct 11: Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens but will serve as the emergency quarterback, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Why it's #3 Out · 3 reports
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 11 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Very confusing HARBAUGH · Quoting gruel_dylan: drives like that are why i still don't get why they wasted time with cooper rush last year when huntley is a solid backup.
- Oct 11 ESPN NFL Injury Report Cooper Rush: Out
- Oct 11 Daniel Flick (X) Jake Matthews, Samson Ebukam, Divine Deablo -- all listed as questionable -- will play tonight. Falcons inactives: Cooper Rush (emergency QB), Jack Strand, Ethan Onianwa, Malcolm DeWalt IV, Robert Longerbeam, Za'Darius Smith (neck/concussion), Christian Harris.
- Oct 11 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons inactives for Week 5: DE Za'Darius Smith LB Christian Harris QB Cooper Rush (Emergency third quarterback) QB Jack Strand OL Ethan Onianwa DB Malcolm DeWalt IV DB Robert Longerbeam
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#Falcons inactives for Week 6:
QB Cooper Rush (Emergency third quarterback)
QB Jack Strand
CB C.J. Henderson
DB Malcolm DeWalt IV
LB Christian Harris
OL Ethan Onianwa
DE Drake Jackson
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Second-year CB Robert Longerbeam is active and could make his NFL debut today for the Falcons. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Za'Darius Smith will play today for the Falcons. Falcons inactives: - QB Cooper Rush (emergency third QB) - QB Jack Strand - OL Ethan Onianwa - DE Drake Jackson - LB Christian Harris - DB Malcolm DeWalt IV - CB C.J. Henderson (groin)
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Za'Darius Smith will play today for the Falcons. Falcons inactives: - QB Cooper Rush (emergency third QB) - QB Jack Strand - OL Ethan Onianwa - DE Drake Jackson - LB Christian Harris - DB Malcolm DeWalt IV - CB C.J. Henderson (groin)
- Oct 18 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons inactives for Week 6: QB Cooper Rush (Emergency third quarterback) QB Jack Strand CB C.J. Henderson DB Malcolm DeWalt IV LB Christian Harris OL Ethan Onianwa DE Drake Jackson
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Cooper Rush: Out
Est. return: Oct 11
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 5 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush apparently was carrying several plagues and ancient curses
- Oct 5 ESPN NFL Injury Report Cooper Rush: Out
- Oct 5 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons inactives for Week 4: QB Cooper Rush (Designated emergency third quarterback) QB Jack Strand DB Malcom Dewalt IV DB Roger Longerbeam DE Jared Ivey OL Ethan Onianwa
- Oct 5 Daniel Flick (X) Divine Deablo & Samson Ebukam, both questionable with hamstring injuries, will play for the Falcons tonight. Inactives: - QB Cooper Rush (designated emergency third QB) - QB Jack Strand - OT Ethan Onianwa - DL Jared Ivey - CB Robert Longerbeam - CB Malcolm DeWalt IV
- #Falcons released Cooper Rush with addition of Andy Dalton
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Penix ruled out, Cooper rush to start vs. Panthers
23 more updatesfrom 15 sources
- Sep 18 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski on whether improved health & increased practice rep counts alone are enough to help Cooper Rush elevate his performance from last week.
- Sep 18 Falcons Team Site Cooper Rush named starting QB for Falcons vs. Panthers
- Sep 18 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) There's a long line of poor decisions and bad luck that led to Cooper Rush starting Week 1 and 2 of the 2026 season under a new regime and if one of you builds a time machine I just need you to tell me as quickly as humanly possible
- Sep 18 Pro Football Talk Michael Penix Jr. officially out, Tua Tagovailoa doubtful for Week 2
- Sep 18 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) It's Cooper Rush time again+1
- Sep 18 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. continues recovery+1
- Sep 18 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina, Jack Strand will serve as Atlanta’s backup QB.+3
- Sep 18 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Penix ruled out, Cooper rush to start vs. Panthers
- Sep 18 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Stefanski: Cooper Rush (back) will start Week 2. Jack Strand will serve as QB2. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Rap: Falcons QB Cooper Rush is now taking first-team reps and is expected to get the start in Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to return.
- Sep 18 Josh Kendall (X) QB Cooper Rush expected to start Falcons’ Week 2 game vs. Panthers: Source
- Sep 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Rapoport] Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr not quite ready.+2
- Sep 18 ESPN NFL News Sources: Falcons again turn to QB Rush vs. Panthers
- Sep 18 Josh Kendall (X) A good time to read this if you're still (very understandably) confused about what's going on in the Falcons' QB room. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: As it stands this afternoon, QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 for the Falcons against the Panthers, source tells @TheAthletic.
- Sep 18 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) There's your answer. Cooper Rush this week. He beat the Panthers in 2024 with Dallas. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Rap: Falcons QB Cooper Rush is now taking first-team reps and is expected to get the start in Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to return.
- Sep 18 Judy Battista (X) Timeline narrows further for Tua Tagovailoa to be the starting QB, as Penix continues ramping up. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr not quite ready.
- Sep 18 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix is throwing to the practice squad receivers right now in the routes on air drill. Cooper Rush is taking the majority of the throws with the starters. This is how last Friday looked as well. #Falcons
- Sep 18 Daniel Flick (X) While Cooper Rush warms up with the starting receivers (and Jack Strand watches), Michael Penix Jr. is throwing to the practice squad players on the far side of the field.
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The Steelers know it will be Tua starting, Cooper Rush as the backup, and Michael Penix inactive heading into Week 1. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Sources: Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for next Sunday’s regular-season opener in Pittsburgh vs. the Steelers.
9 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers know it will be Tua starting, Cooper Rush as the backup, and Michael Penix inactive heading into Week 1. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Sources: Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for next Sunday’s regular-season opener in Pittsburgh vs. the Steelers.+2
- Sep 7 Adam Schefter (X) Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski told reporters today that Tua Tagovailoa will be the starter, Cooper Rush will be the backup, and Michael Penix will be inactive Sunday. Penix is not physically ready.
- Sep 7 Albert Breer (X) Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says Tua Tagovailoa will start on Sunday against Pittsburgh, with Cooper Rush as his backup. Michael Penix, despite being cleared, will be inactive, which is indicative of the deliberate approach they're taking with his return.+1
- Sep 7 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Captain obvious here, but the fact that they waited this long to announce despite Penix’ health suggests we won’t see Tua for very long. · Quoting 🏈Optimus FF News: Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski says Cooper Rush will back up Tua Tagovailoa at QB in Week 1. Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will be inactive. Per Will McFadden.
- Sep 7 Alan Saunders (X) Well, that's one way to not second-guess the decision to start Tua. · Quoting D. Orlando Ledbetter: #Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said that Tua will start. Cooper Rush will be the backup and Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive.
- Sep 7 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski: Tua will start. Cooper Rush will be backup. Penix will be inactive. #Falcons+1
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Cooper Rush took all the reps in Wednesday's practice after Tua Tagovailoa was limited by an oblique injury. Here's what we know at the moment
24 more updatesfrom 13 sources
- Sep 10 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush is living in a hotel. His car is still “full of crap.” He has movers coming next week to bring the rest of his belongings to Atlanta. And on Sunday, he may lead the Falcons’ offense onto the field at Acrisure Stadium.
- Sep 10 Brooke Pryor (X) Cooper Rush, the Falcons' QB2, was coached by Mike McCarthy in Dallas from 2020-24. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Falcons starting QB Tua Tagovailoa, who was limited in practice today, suffered an oblique strain that is considered day-to-day, sources say. His status is TBD for Sunday against the #Steelers.
- Sep 10 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush thinks a two-minute drive early in camp was the extent of his snaps with the first-team offense before today. How’d he do? “He was great,” Chris Lindstrom said.
- Sep 10 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) With Tua Tagovailoa hurting his oblique today, Falcons QB Cooper Rush said he took all the first-team reps during the team part of practice.+5
- Sep 10 FFToday Tua limited Thursday with an oblique injury+1
- Sep 10 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Here’s video of Tua Tagovailoa going down with back discomfort at today’s practice, which resulted in Cooper Rush taking all the QB1 reps. (📽️ @ReggieChatman) Click to see original repost
- Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) If Tua can't play, the Steelers would face Cooper Rush. Rookie UDFA QB Jack Strand would then seemingly be the backup, too, with Michael Penix Jr. slated to be inactive as he works his way back from a knee injury. · Quoting Underdog NFL: Cooper Rush said he took all the reps with the 1st-team offense on Thursday.
- Sep 10 Brooke Pryor (X) More Highsmith on Tua vs Rush: “Obviously playing against a lefty QB, me being on the right side, mostly if I go inside too early, the QB could see me. But sometimes when we're playing a right-handed QB, I'm able to take those chances more going inside with different rushes.” · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Asked Alex Highsmith how the possibility of Cooper Rush playing changes the Steelers defensive approach: “It'll change a little bit obviously because Cooper Rush is a right-handed quarterback. [Tua] is a lefty quarterback.”
- Sep 10 Greg Auman (X) Cooper Rush had a 65.8 passer rating in preseason, ranking 50th out of 64 QBs who had 20+ passes. · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Cooper Rush said he took all the reps with the 1s today. #Falcons
- Sep 10 Mike Garafolo (X) After Tua Tagovailoa went down in pain. The #Falcons are prepping for the #Steelers with QB3 right now. · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Cooper Rush said he took all the reps with the 1s today. #Falcons
- Sep 10 Brooke Pryor (X) Asked Alex Highsmith how the possibility of Cooper Rush playing changes the Steelers defensive approach: “It'll change a little bit obviously because Cooper Rush is a right-handed quarterback. [Tua] is a lefty quarterback.” · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Cooper Rush said he took all the reps with the 1s today. #Falcons
- Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) #Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered an apparent back injury at practice today, and Cooper Rush said that he took all of the first team reps, per multiple reports out of Atlanta.
- Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) Cooper Rush said he took all the reps with the 1st-team offense on Thursday.
- Sep 10 Josh Kendall (X) Cooper Rush took all the snaps with the 1s today in practice he said. · Quoting Josh Kendall: Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa appeared to suffer discomfort during individual throwing drills Thursday and briefly went to the ground. Tagovailoa missed the first week of training camp due to lower back spasms.
- Sep 10 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush said he was out there all of practice with the first-team offense. Doesn’t know what happened to Tua.
- Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) Alex Highsmith says, obviously, things will 'change a little bit' if Cooper Rush plays instead of Tua Tagovailoa. "It changes because Cooper Rush is a righty and Tua is a lefty. We have been preparing in a way to play a lefty, which is a lot different since most QBs in the league are righties... for now, we're still preparing like it'll be Tua."
- Sep 10 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Per multiple reports (@marcraimondi.bsky.social among them), Tua Tagovailoa briefly went to the ground holding his back during today's practice. Cooper Rush took the rest of the first-team throwing work during practice, at least from what the media saw.
- Sep 10 Aaron Wilson (X) During the open media portion of Falcons practice Tua Tagovailoa touched his back before sitting down after a throw. Not sure what happened exactly. Didn't see him throwing after that during out brief viewing window. He stood off to the side with Cooper Rush take most of the reps. Can't say if he went back out after we left the field.
- Sep 10 Daniel Flick (X) After a throw during individual warmups, Tua Tagovailoa grabbed for his back and momentarily took a seat on the field. Appeared uncomfortable for a few seconds then stood up. Cooper Rush took bulk of throws in remainder of media viewing portion. Extent TBD until injury report.
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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who has yet to play as he recovers from a torn ACL, was a full participant in today’s practice — as he was last week. Cooper Rush was also a full participant, as well. Tua Tagovailoa was a DNP.
7 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 17 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QB updates, per @rapsheet.bsky.social: • Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) won't play Week 2 • Michael Penix Jr. (knee) return is "coming soon" • Cooper Rush (back) will likely start Week 2
- Sep 17 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who has yet to play as he recovers from a torn ACL, was a full participant in today’s practice — as he was last week. Cooper Rush was also a full participant, as well. Tua Tagovailoa was a DNP.
- Sep 17 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons’ QB practice report: 🏈Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush were full participants today. 🏈Tua Tagovailoa did not practice today.+2
- Sep 17 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QBs Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Cooper Rush (back) fully practiced again Thursday.
- Sep 17 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons' injury report: Full: Michael Penix Jr. (Knee) Cooper Rush (Back) A.J. Terrell (Shoulder) Limited: Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) Kendal Daniels (Achilles) Chris Lindstrom (Concussion) DNP: Za'Darius Smith (Rest) Jawaan Taylor (Knee) Tua Tagovailoa (Oblique)
- Sep 17 Daniel Flick (X) Here’s a couple Michael Penix Jr. throws during routes on air — one to Drake London, the other to Olamide Zaccheaus. Cooper Rush led the unit through warmups but Penix threw a few to the first-team offense, too. Jack Strand worked with the reserves.
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We thought Tua Tagovailoa would be the 14th quarterback to start for Kevin Stefanski. Instead, it'll be Cooper Rush after Tua ruled out due to injury today. What it means for the Falcons
37 more updatesfrom 25 sources
- Sep 11 Josh Kendall (X) It’s official. It’s Cooper Rush.
- Sep 11 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Eyeball emoji. · Quoting The Falcoholic: Cooper Rush is the Week 1 starter for the Atlanta Falcons with both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa out.
- Sep 11 Pro Football Talk Kevin Stefanski: Cooper Rush knows how to prepare
- Sep 11 Falcons Team Site Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, Michael Penix Jr.: Everything we know about the state of the QB in Atlanta
- Sep 11 ESPN NFL News Falcons' Tagovailoa out, Rush to start vs. Steelers+4
- Sep 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Wild parallel to the last time the Steelers and Falcons played in 2024 in Week 1. In the lead up to that game, Russell Wilson aggravated his calf injury, leading to Justin Fields starting. This time, Tua Tagovailoa goes down for the Falcons, leading to Cooper Rush starting. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Tua Tagovailoa is out on Sunday. Looks like the Steelers will face Cooper Rush.
- Sep 11 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined due to an oblique injury, Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday’s opener at Pittsburgh.+3
- Sep 11 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) For weeks the debate about the Falcons starting QB centered around Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. And yet when the Falcons open the season Sunday vs. the Steelers, their starting QB will be Cooper Rush.+1
- Sep 11 Josh Kendall (X) We thought Tua Tagovailoa would be the 14th quarterback to start for Kevin Stefanski. Instead, it'll be Cooper Rush after Tua ruled out due to injury today. What it means for the Falcons
- Sep 11 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush is the Week 1 starter for the Atlanta Falcons with both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa out.+1
- Sep 11 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Cooper Rush to start for Falcons in Week 1 vs. Steelers
- Sep 11 Andrew Krammer (Bluesky) Cooper Rush, tryout QB at Vikings rookie minicamp in May, now named starting QB for the Atlanta Falcons You could convince me that Kevin Stefanski is paying the price for something his ancestors did to the quarterback gods
- Sep 11 Zach Klein (X) Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Tua has an oblique strain and is "day to day" Cooper Rush gets the start on Sunday in Pittsburgh
- Sep 11 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [McElhaney] Kevin Stefanski confirms Cooper Rush is the starter this weekend. Jack Strand will be his backup.+1
- Sep 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Tua Tagovailoa is out on Sunday. Looks like the Steelers will face Cooper Rush.+1
- Sep 11 Jordan Schultz (X) No Tua on Sunday for Atlanta vs Pittsburgh ⬇️ · Quoting Jordan Schultz: #Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered an oblique injury, is experiencing enough discomfort that he will miss Sunday’s game vs the Steelers. Cooper Rush will start. Michael Penix Jr. is getting closer, but he’s not there yet.
- Sep 11 Josh Kendall (X) QB Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. have been ruled OUT for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. Billy Bowman and Cam Williams as well. Cooper Rush, come on down.
- Sep 11 Brooke Pryor (X) RB Rico Dowdle, who played with Cooper Rush in Dallas in 2024 when Dak Prescott was hurt, on Rush: "He's going to take what the defense give him, and he can go out there and win games. I think he showed that in Dallas, so expect a decent quarterback to come in there." · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) is OUT for Sunday. #Falcons
- Sep 11 Jordan Schultz (X) #Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered an oblique injury, is experiencing enough discomfort that he will miss Sunday’s game vs the Steelers. Cooper Rush will start. Michael Penix Jr. is getting closer, but he’s not there yet.
- Sep 11 Zach Klein (X) Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski was scheduled to visit with the media at 1pm.. practice is still going with Cooper Rush getting extra reps at quarterback
- Sep 11 Daniel Flick (X) For those curious about Michael Penix Jr., he threw to practice squad players during media viewing today while Cooper Rush + Jack Strand threw to the starters.
- Sep 11 Pro Football Talk Tua Tagovailoa absent from open portion of Falcons practice Friday
- Sep 11 Greg Auman (X) If it is Cooper Rush for Falcons on Sunday, he took a rough step back last year. Was 9-5 as an NFL starter before last season, but went 0-2 for Ravens last year with zero touchdowns and four interceptions. · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Don’t see Tua Tagovailoa during the media viewing portion of practice. #Falcons
- Sep 11 Marc Raimondi (X) Cooper Rush and Jack Strand were the QBs present for the main drill during the media viewing period. Rush was throwing primarily. Michael Penix Jr. was across the field with the reserves. #Falcons+1
- Sep 11 Field Yates (X) Sure seems like Cooper Rush will be starting for the Falcons in Week 1 · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Don’t see Tua Tagovailoa during the media viewing portion of practice. #Falcons
- Sep 11 Josh Kendall (X) That might be Cooper Rush's music you're hearing. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Here are the Falcons’ QBs at practice today. Tua Tagovailoa is not currently out here during the media viewing period.
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Cooper Rush: Out
Est. return: Oct 5
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 24 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) They gotta run Cooper Rush out of town, I'm sorry+1
- Sep 24 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Falcons inactives for Week 3: 13 QB Cooper Rush (emergency QB) 18 QB Jack Strand 36 CB Malcolm DeWalt IV 37 CB Robert Longerbeam 52 LB Samson Ebukam 75 OL Ethan Onianwa+1
- Sep 24 Marc Raimondi (X) So Tua Tagovailoa is indeed the backup with Cooper Rush the emergency third QB tonight. #Falcons
- Sep 24 Daniel Flick (X) Billy Bowman Jr. is officially active for the Falcons tonight. He's back. Full list of inactives: QB Cooper Rush (3rd QB) QB Jack Strand DB Malcolm DeWalt IV DB Robert Longerbeam DE Samson Ebukam OL Ethan Onianwa
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Cooper Rush: Out
Sep 24: Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game versus Green Bay but will serve as the emergency quarterback.
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NFL injury tracker Week 2: Latest news, fantasy implications as Nico Collins (hamstring) not expected to play, Cooper Rush to start again for Falcons
Everything you need to know injury-wise for Week 2.
6 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 14 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) When Cooper Rush might start another football game
- Sep 14 Zac Jackson (X) When in doubt, play the hits · Quoting Darius Hayes: Cooper Rush "battled" says Kevin Stefanski. Mentions you want the turnovers back and gives credit to the Steelers. #Falcons
- Sep 14 Zac Jackson (X) Cooper Rush "battled" says Kevin Stefanski. Mentions you want the turnovers back and gives credit to the Steelers. #Falcons
- Sep 14 Mike Kaye (X) Week 2 awaits… · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Through Sunday's games, #Falcons QB Cooper Rush was 30th out of 30 qualifying quarterbacks in ESPN's total QBR (2.6).
- Sep 14 Marc Raimondi (X) Through Sunday's games, #Falcons QB Cooper Rush was 30th out of 30 qualifying quarterbacks in ESPN's total QBR (2.6).
- Sep 14 Yahoo Fantasy Football NFL injury tracker Week 2: Latest news, fantasy implications as Nico Collins (hamstring) not expected to play, Cooper Rush to start again for Falcons
- Sep 14 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) The Falcons were in a rough spot starting Cooper Rush on the road against the Steelers, but the trouble spots were too familiar for a team that must get penalties, fumbles, and mishaps cleaned up quickly
- Has started against the Panthers before. On 12/15/24, while replacing an injured Dak Prescott for the Cowboys, he was 18-of-29 for 214 and three touchdowns in a 30-14 Dallas win. · Quoting ProFootballTalk: Signs point, for now, to QB Cooper Rush for the Falcons on Sunday vs. Carolina.
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Week 1 NFL schedule, inactives, live updates: Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. out, Cooper Rush starts for Falcons with Tua Tagovailoa injured
Welcome to the first NFL Sunday of the 2026 season.
46 more updatesfrom 14 sources
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) From NFL Next Gen Stats: "Cooper Rush did not complete a pass when pressured, Rush particularly struggled when holding onto the ball for longer than 2.5 seconds, completing 6 of 14 attempts for 83 yards & two INTs "Rush threw 6/8 for 60 yards & one TD on quick throws."
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Only five of Cooper Rush’s 22 passes went five yards beyond the line of scrimmage. The Falcons feel penalties & batted passes hurt them, and they’re optimistic about an offensive future built on complementary football. “We have so much to improve on.”
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush said it was “special” for him personally to be a Week 1 starter, but wishes he played better.
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski said he'll know more about Cooper Rush's day when he watches the tape, but thought Rush battled. Said Rush was close to 100% and team didn't have to limit much of its offense.
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) Alex Highsmith sacks Cooper Rush on third down to force a Falcons punt.
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) Huge third-down sack by Alex Highsmith. The Steelers' pass rush has made Cooper Rush's life VERY difficult today.
- Sep 13 Zach Klein (X) Cooper Rush was a 3rd string QB for a reason.. don’t get why people expected anything else. Make a change and go with Jack Strand.. sure. But why are you surprised he’s struggling ? Dude was signed day before camp started and had zero reps with 1st until Friday
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) PICK SIX, #Steelers. T.J. Watt picks off Cooper Rush and returns it for a TD. · Quoting Alan Saunders: DK Metcalf sure looks like a guy who missed an entire month of practice right now. Just not playing crisp ball.+1
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) Watt has a pick six, two sacks, 3 pressures, 2 QB Hits, 3 TFL, and a pass deflection. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: T.J. Watt intercepts Cooper Rush, falls down, but doesn't get touched, and then takes it to the house for a 32 yard touchdown.
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) T.J. Watt intercepts Cooper Rush, falls down, but doesn't get touched, and then takes it to the house for a 32 yard touchdown.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) 35-yard INT return for a TD for Watt. Bo$ XP is good. PIT 20 ATL 10 14:05, 4Q · Quoting Alan Saunders: PICK SIX, #Steelers. T.J. Watt picks off Cooper Rush and returns it for a TD.
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush cannot keep quarterbacking this team
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) TJ Watt pick-six. Cooper Rush went to the check-down well one too many times.
- Sep 13 Dwain McFarland (X) Cooper Rush's WR1: Bijan Robinson+2
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) T.J. Watt sacks Cooper Rush again. Zero idea what Rush was doing there. Ran right into him.
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) Might be the easiest sack T.J. Watt's ever recorded. Cooper Rush just backed right into him, and Watt took care of the rest.
- Sep 13 Marc Raimondi (X) From ESPN Research: Cooper Rush's longest completion in terms of air yards today is 5 yards. On throws more than 5 air yards, Rush is 0-for-5 with an interception. #Falcons
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) Cooper Rush connects with Drake London for 21 yards and then get 15 more for a late hit.
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) First catch for Drake London comes just inside six minutes left in the second quarter. A gain of eight yards. Prior to that, Bijan Robinson caught all of Cooper Rush's five completions.
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush threw a spitball to Drake London, but he made it work for eight yards
- Sep 13 Josh Kendall (X) Steelers 13, Falcons 7, 10:39 left Q2. Pittsburgh turns a bad Cooper Rush interception into a short touchdown drive.+1
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Touchdown, Steelers: Aaron Rodgers hits Pat Freiermuth for a six-yard TD pass on 3rd & 3. Falcons were a play away from another red-zone stand. Instead, Steelers turn the Cooper Rush INT into a TD and take a 13-7 lead.
- Sep 13 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Cooper Rush's pass is picked off by Jaquan Brisker!
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush is seeing this game like a Magic Eye book from 10 feet away
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) Cooper Rush overthrows Jahan Dotson over the middle of the field and Jaquan Brisker picks it off. Steelers set up shop at the Falcons 31-yard line.
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) Big play Brisker! Hometown kid gets an interception in his first game for the Steelers as Cooper Rush floats one over the middle and the safety easily snags it. Steelers back in business at the Falcons' 31.
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) First player after this is an overthrow from Cooper Rush on a pass intended for, I think, Jahan Dotson. Jaquan Brisker had the INT. Steelers take over in Falcons territory. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Big return from Zachariah Branch brought back by a hold on Josh Woods.
- Sep 13 Greg Auman (X) Panthers, once up 7-0 on Bears, now trail 21-7 in second quarter, outgained 210-76. All four NFC South teams in the early window, only Falcons ahead right now (on a Cooper Rush TD pass no less).
- Sep 13 Josh Kendall (X) Falcons 7, Steelers 3, 1:13 left Q1 Atlanta's first touchdown of the 2026 season takes advantage of fumble recovery as Cooper Rush screen to Bijan Robinson goes 23 yards for a touchdown.
- Sep 13 Brooke Pryor (X) Coming out of the slot, Jalen Ramsey with a big breakup as Cooper Rush throws short of Kyle Pitts. Pitts got behind the defense, but the ball was underthrown. Ramsey gets his hands up to make sure Pitts can't come back for it.
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) One yard run, three yard screen, Cooper Rush sack We waited an eternity for this
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons offense goes three-and-out. Run to Bijan, screen to Bijan, sack. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Falcons defense forces a three-and-out to start. On passing down, Harold Perkins Jr., Za'Darius Smith and Avieon Terrell rolled onto the field for Falcons' nickel package. Here comes Cooper Rush.
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons defense forces a three-and-out to start. On passing down, Harold Perkins Jr., Za'Darius Smith and Avieon Terrell rolled onto the field for Falcons' nickel package. Here comes Cooper Rush.
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Players to watch closely in this Week 1 road matchup and why they're worth watching, from Cooper Rush to Jawaan Taylor and A.J. Terrell, courtesy of @falcfans.bsky.social
- Sep 13 Pro Football Talk Cooper Rush has had a wild ride in 2026
- Sep 13 Marc Raimondi (X) WR Olamide Zachheaus will be emergency QB3 today #Falcons · Quoting Adam Schefter: Cooper Rush will be Atlanta’s starting quarterback today, undrafted free agent Jack Strand will be the backup, and with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both inactive, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will be the Falcons’ emergency quarterback vs. the Steelers. But Zaccheus’ role doesn’t stop just there. With the Falcons also having only two running backs active today, Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, Zaccheus also will be the team’s emergency third-string running back.
- Sep 13 Marc Raimondi (X) Cooper Rush will be Atlanta’s starting quarterback today, undrafted free agent Jack Strand will be the backup, and with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both inactive, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will be the Falcons’ emergency quarterback vs. the Steelers. But Zaccheus’ role doesn’t stop just there. With the Falcons also having only two running backs active today, Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, Zaccheus also will be the team’s emergency third-string running back.
- Sep 13 Pro Football Talk Kevin Stefanski told Cooper Rush: Get the ball out quickly to our playmakers
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) /10 minutes before kickoff Cooper Rush is OUT (Turbo Rickets) · Quoting Russell Irving: We're saved!! Hallejulah! It was touch and go there for a moment, but good old Cooper Rush is stepping up, I can't wait!!
- Sep 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Per Schefter, Cooper Rush is feeling better this morning and is expected to start today, as is Za'Darius Smith
- Sep 13 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons QB Cooper Rush, who experienced back spasms Saturday morning, is said to be feeling better this morning and is expected to be ready to start today’s opener against the Steelers, per source.+1
- Sep 13 Yahoo Fantasy Football Week 1 NFL schedule, inactives, live updates: Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. out, Cooper Rush starts for Falcons with Tua Tagovailoa injured
- Here’s Michael Penix Jr. to Zachariah Branch in routed on air. Tua Tagovailoa is joining Penix on the starting side of the field. Cooper Rush & Jack Strand throwing to practice squad players on the far side.
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Cooper Rush: Questionable
Sep 12: Rush (back) experienced back spasms Saturday but still will start Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
29 more updatesfrom 22 sources
- Sep 12 Yahoo Fantasy Football Cooper Rush dealing with back spasms+12
- Sep 12 Field Yates (X) At this point, Matt Ryan might be the Falcons President of Football Operations AND QB2 tomorrow · Quoting Adam Schefter: Falcons starting QB Cooper Rush, who was replacing the injured QB Tua Tagovailoa, experienced back spasms Saturday but the team said he still will start Sunday at Pittsburgh.
- Sep 12 Nick Farabaugh (X) Pretty wild what is going on right now in the Falcons QB room. His backup is Jack Strand, who was a UDFA signing out of D-2 Minnesota State-Moorhead · Quoting Adam Schefter: Falcons starting QB Cooper Rush, who was replacing the injured QB Tua Tagovailoa, experienced back spasms Saturday but the team said he still will start Sunday at Pittsburgh.
- Sep 12 Josh Kendall (X) In addition, the Falcons elevated TE Nick Muse and LB Bralen Trice to the active roster for Sunday’s game and put OT Cameron Williams on the reserve/injured list. · Quoting Josh Kendall: In the you’ve got to be kidding me file, the Falcons reported today that Cooper Rush has experienced back spasms, but is still expecting to start Sunday against the Steelers.
- Sep 12 ESPN NFL News Rush still to start for ailing Falcons despite back spasms
- Sep 12 Alan Saunders (X) #Falcons QB Cooper Rush, who was slated to start after a mid-week oblique injury to Tua Tagovailoa, experienced back spasms on Saturday, but is still expected to start. Undrafted rookie Jack Strand is the only fully healthy Atlanta QB entering Week 1.
- Sep 12 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush Limited is a perfectly fine mid-tier menswear store but a very scary Falcons starting QB · Quoting NFL Daily News: Cooper Rush experienced back spams Saturday but will still start Week 1.
- Sep 12 ESPN NFL Injury Report Cooper Rush: Questionable
- Sep 12 Jake Arthur (X) I’m gonna need God to quit asking @lockedonfalcons to fight his toughest battles. · Quoting Marc Raimondi: #Falcons QB Cooper Rush experienced back spasms earlier today, but will still start Sunday, per the team.
- Sep 12 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) At this rate, Matt Ryan should check if his old uniform still fits. · Quoting 🏈Optimus FF News: ⚠️⚠️⚠️ INJURY NEWS ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Atlanta QB Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday morning, but is still expected to start Week 1 Per Adam Schefter
- Sep 12 Mike Garafolo (X) The #Falcons’ QB room has been through it this summer… · Quoting Marc Raimondi: #Falcons QB Cooper Rush experienced back spasms earlier today, but will still start Sunday, per the team.
- Sep 12 Mike Kaye (X) Only in the NFC South · Quoting Adam Schefter: Falcons starting QB Cooper Rush, who was replacing the injured QB Tua Tagovailoa, experienced back spasms Saturday but the team said he still will start Sunday at Pittsburgh.+1
- Sep 12 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Cooper Rush experienced back spams Saturday but will still start Week 1.
- Sep 12 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Is it too early to start thinking about the draft? Cooper Rush is your Week 1 starter, so no, not really. @saivion.bsky.social breaks down 12 potential Falcons to watch this weekend
- Sep 12 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Will Atlanta's plan for the Steelers change with Cooper Rush taking over for an injured Tua Tagovailoa? @treshon.io dives in to that question as we brace/gear up for Week 1
- Sep 12 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski doesn’t think he’s ever had his QB1 get hurt midweek. Olamide Zaccheaus said the same. “But here we are.” The Falcons believe two practices + a walkthrough is enough to get Cooper Rush in sync. “That’s the life of a backup quarterback.”
- Sep 12 Josh Kendall (X) ICYMI, Tua Tagovailoa is out of the Week 1 lineup in Atlanta, and Cooper Rush is in against the Steelers.
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Tua Tagovailoa is listed as the #Falcons starter on the team’s Week 2 depth chart. Doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Kevin Stefanski has yet to say who will start against the Panthers on Sunday.
Cooper Rush was listed as the backup with Jack Strand as QB3 and Michael Penix Jr. as a reserve. This was how the depth chart looked last week as well.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 15 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Raimondi] Cooper Rush was listed as the backup with Jack Strand as QB3 and Michael Penix Jr. as a reserve. This was how the depth chart looked last week as well. (2/2) · Quoting NFL News Poster: [Raimondi] Tua Tagovailoa is listed as the Falcons starter on the team’s Week 2 depth chart. Doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Kevin Stefanski has yet to say who will start against the Panthers on Sunday. (1/2)
- Sep 15 Marc Raimondi (X) Tua Tagovailoa is listed as the #Falcons starter on the team’s Week 2 depth chart. Doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Kevin Stefanski has yet to say who will start against the Panthers on Sunday. Cooper Rush was listed as the backup with Jack Strand as QB3 and Michael Penix Jr. as a reserve. This was how the depth chart looked last week as well.
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Cooper Rush getting treatment for back injury
16 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons injury report: Full participation - CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) - QB Michael Penix Jr. (Knee) - QB Cooper Rush (Back) Limited participation N/A Did not participate - OG Chris Lindstrom (Concussion) - QB Tua Tagovailoa (Oblique) - CB A.J. Terrell (Shoulder)
- Sep 16 Pro Football Talk Cooper Rush says he split reps with Michael Penix Jr. at Wednesday's practice+3
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) Biggest thing from a hectic last 15 minutes: Michael Penix Jr. took snaps with first-team offense today, splitting with Cooper Rush.
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush said he divied first-team snaps with Michael Penix Jr. today. Rush said physically he feels good. "I think it's been a lot better since Sunday," Rush said of his back.
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) Here's our @ajc story on the Falcons' QB unknowns & why Kevin Stefanski is confident Cooper Rush can be better: “Coop’s a veteran. Like any player, there are plays you want back, but also understand that with more reps comes experience, comes confidence.”
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) Latest · Quoting Daniel Flick: For the beginning of the routes on air portion, Cooper Rush threw to the Falcons’ starters w/ Michael Penix Jr. watching. Then, Penix did the same, tossing to Pitts, London, Dotson & Zaccheaus. Jack Strand throwing to the practice squad guys behind them. Here’s Penix to Pitts.
- Sep 16 Zach Klein (X) RT @AlisonWSB: All three quarters back now going through warm ups Michael Penix Jr. Cooper Rush Jack strand. Tua is not out here practici…
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) I view this as an encouraging step forward for Penix. Late last week, Penix threw to the reserves while Strand joined Rush in routes on air. Perhaps that was just for game-prep purposes, but this is nonetheless warmup work with starters, which is better than last week. · Quoting Daniel Flick: For the beginning of the routes on air portion, Cooper Rush threw to the Falcons’ starters w/ Michael Penix Jr. watching. Then, Penix did the same, tossing to Pitts, London, Dotson & Zaccheaus. Jack Strand throwing to the practice squad guys behind them. Here’s Penix to Pitts.
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) For the beginning of the routes on air portion, Cooper Rush threw to the Falcons’ starters w/ Michael Penix Jr. watching. Then, Penix did the same, tossing to Pitts, London, Dotson & Zaccheaus. Jack Strand throwing to the practice squad guys behind them. Here’s Penix to Pitts.
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) While Cooper Rush & Jack Strand stretch with the rest of the team, Michael Penix Jr. is throwing off to the side.
- Sep 16 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Cooper Rush getting treatment for back injury
- Sep 16 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Cooper Rush will be full participant in practice but isn't 100% and will receive treatment on back, via Marc Raimondi.
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) The Falcons aren't ruling out anybody -- Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush, Jack Strand -- at this point to start at QB.
- Sep 16 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski says the Falcons haven't decided their quarterback yet and haven't ruled anybody out. Tua Tagovailoa won't practice today, Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush will. Stefanski said Penix is a full participant but declined to share the specifics of what he's doing.
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QB Cooper Rush is scheduled for the #Falcons QB weekly press conference slot currently. However, I'm told that it is not set in stone and adjustments will be made if another quarterback is named starter for Week 2.
8 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Sep 15 Josh Kendall (X) Cooper Rush came in at No. 29 in @TheAthletic's Quarterback Index ranking after Week 1. · Quoting Austin Mock: QBI is in Jeff's QB Stock Report: 2. Jacoby Brissett - 155 4. Jaxson Dart - 136 11. Caleb Williams - 107 15. Joe Burrow - 99 18. Patrick Mahomes - 85 26. Justin Herbert - 48 31. Bo Nix - 7
- Sep 15 Pro Football Talk Signs point, for now, to Cooper Rush for the Falcons on Sunday
- Sep 15 Alan Saunders (X) The Pittsburgh Steelers blitzed an NFL-low 10.5% of the time on Sunday. They also pressured Cooper Rush on 38.5% of his drop-backs. Being able to pressure without blitzing is a huge advantage for a defense.+1
- Sep 15 Sheena Quick (X) Just an FYI… · Quoting Josh Kendall: Take it for what you will: The Falcons just updated their media advisory for the week. The old one listed: "Starting QB press conference" on Wednesday. The new one says "QB Cooper Rush press conference".+1
- Sep 15 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush having a few Bud Heavies in the basement by himself · Quoting Denny Carter: Pretty rough outing for Patrick Mahomes last night. He was 12% below his expected completion rate, the worst mark in the league in Week 1. His 41% success rate was in line with Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones.
- Sep 15 Josh Kendall (X) Take it for what you will: The Falcons just updated their media advisory for the week. The old one listed: "Starting QB press conference" on Wednesday. The new one says "QB Cooper Rush press conference".
- Sep 15 Marc Raimondi (X) QB Cooper Rush is scheduled for the #Falcons QB weekly press conference slot currently. However, I'm told that it is not set in stone and adjustments will be made if another quarterback is named starter for Week 2.
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- On the season, the Cardinals are producing -0.28 EPA/DB against man. Basically, against man coverage, their offense is performing at a Shedeur Sanders/Cooper Rush/Jake Browning level.
- What a difference a QB makes ... - Falcons with Cooper Rush: 8.0 PPG (fewest in NFL), 262 YPG, 7 turnovers - Falcons with Michael Penix Jr.: 40.0 PPG (most in NFL), 459 YPG, 1 turnover Click to see original repost
- Down bad under center 🫣 A -103.8% Passing DVOA for Cooper Rush puts him dead last in the league through two weeks.
- Kevin Stefanski on Michael Penix Jr. & Tua Tagovailoa helping Cooper Rush & Jack Strand on the sideline: “That’s what we believe in. That’s what they believe in. We’re all in this one together, trying to help each other. Very, very proud of that group.”
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The only QB more inaccurate than Jordan Love through Week 2? Cooper Rush. I take no pleasure in reporting this.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 22 Denny Carter (Bluesky) the packers fan cope here would be that the packers offensive line has a league-low 18 percent pass blocking win rate. that's almost unthinkably low. · Quoting Denny Carter: The only QB more inaccurate than Jordan Love through Week 2? Cooper Rush. I take no pleasure in reporting this.
- Sep 22 Denny Carter (Bluesky) The only QB more inaccurate than Jordan Love through Week 2? Cooper Rush. I take no pleasure in reporting this.
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Aaron Rodgers through two weeks:
29th of 30 qualifying QBs in value per dropback.
The only man below him is Cooper Rush.
Pittsburgh dead last in yards per play.
$132M wideout has 8 rec, 67 yds.
(Sneaky Bryce Young chart)
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 21 David Lombardi (X) Rodgers was also this bad last year, so Pittsburgh bringing him back was organizational malpractice. Better off going with a young lottery pick, but then again a random selection like #262 has never done anything · Quoting Stick to the Model: Aaron Rodgers through two weeks: 29th of 30 qualifying QBs in value per dropback. The only man below him is Cooper Rush. Pittsburgh dead last in yards per play. $132M wideout has 8 rec, 67 yds. (Sneaky Bryce Young chart)
- Sep 21 David Lombardi (X) Aaron Rodgers through two weeks: 29th of 30 qualifying QBs in value per dropback. The only man below him is Cooper Rush. Pittsburgh dead last in yards per play. $132M wideout has 8 rec, 67 yds. (Sneaky Bryce Young chart)
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Monday grab bag!
Cooper Rush's 42.5 passer rating is now the sixth-lowest in franchise history among quarterbacks who have made at least one start, beating out Steve Sloan, Kim McQuilken, Bruce Lemmerman, Kurt Kittner, and Pat Sullivan
Their combined record is 3-17
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 21 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Any time Kim McQuilken's name comes up in a QB comparison, things have gone catastrophically wrong, to be clear · Quoting The Falcoholic: Monday grab bag! Cooper Rush's 42.5 passer rating is now the sixth-lowest in franchise history among quarterbacks who have made at least one start, beating out Steve Sloan, Kim McQuilken, Bruce Lemmerman, Kurt Kittner, and Pat Sullivan Their combined record is 3-17
- Sep 21 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Monday grab bag! Cooper Rush's 42.5 passer rating is now the sixth-lowest in franchise history among quarterbacks who have made at least one start, beating out Steve Sloan, Kim McQuilken, Bruce Lemmerman, Kurt Kittner, and Pat Sullivan Their combined record is 3-17
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Cooper Rush warming up, followed by Jack Strand. Michael Penix Jr. watched the group.
37 more updatesfrom 13 sources
- Sep 20 ESPN NFL News Stefanski noncommittal on 'TNF' QB as Rush benched, Falcons now 0-2
- Sep 20 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski was asked about Cooper Rush's back and he said he didn't want to speak for him. #Falcons
- Sep 20 Jordan Schultz (X) Michael Penix Jr. can’t come back soon enough for the Falcons · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Jack Strand has replaced Cooper Rush, and the #Falcons’ fans approve
- Sep 20 Jordan Schultz (X) Jack Strand has replaced Cooper Rush, and the #Falcons’ fans approve
- Sep 20 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Lineup alert: Jack Strand enters game in place of Cooper Rush (cheeks) on Sunday.
- Sep 20 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [FOX Sports] Cooper Rush throws an another interception+1
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush throws yet another interception, this one picked off by Devin Lloyd and returned to about the Atlanta 20 before Drake London finally gets him You have to get Rush out of this game
- Sep 20 Josh Kendall (X) Cooper Rush just threw his second interception of the day (third turnover overall). Vent here-->
- Sep 20 Zach Klein (X) And we have a 4th Cooper Rush turnover.. another interception
- Sep 20 Greg Auman (X) Panthers now up 27-3 on Falcons -- Bryce Young has three TD passes. Cooper Rush has thrown for 86 yards with two turnovers.
- Sep 20 Marc Raimondi (X) Appears like Cooper Rush will remain in the game at quarterback. #Falcons
- Sep 20 Zach Klein (X) Cooper Rush will start the 3rd quarter for the Falcons... who trail 27-3
- Sep 20 Zach Klein (X) Bryce Young has 3 touchdown passes Cooper Rush has 9 completions
- Sep 20 Josh Kendall (X) Cooper Rush is loosening up on the Atlanta sideline. Jack Strand is watching with a baseball cap on. (I know y'all were wondering.) I have a couple QB thoughts in the chat here-->
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) I legitimately think you or I could've thrown a better ball than Cooper Rush just did
- Sep 20 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Looked like another pick for Bobby Okereke. Ruled incomplete. Cooper Rush is not a popular person, locally.
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Okay, Cooper Rush, I see you Scrambled and dove but this time held on to it, first down
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush tries to scramble away from pressure and makes it 3.7 nanometers before being tackled 🔥🔥🔥
- Sep 20 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) I don't think the Falcons fans are saying COOOOOOOP as QB Cooper Rush takes the field for his third series.
- Sep 20 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush takes the field with the first-team offense to briefboos from the fans.
- Sep 20 Mike Kaye (X) Massive boo birds as Cooper Rush, ahem, rushes onto the field.
- Sep 20 Zach Klein (X) LOUD Boos coming out as Cooper Rush takes the field for the 3rd possession of the game for the Falcons
- Sep 20 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Panthers] Cooper Rush's pass is tipped and intercepted!
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) At some point you have to acknowledge that all Rush's veteran experience has gotten you through five quarters is four turnovers and 13 points · Quoting The Falcoholic: Cooper Rush hesitated too long before trying to hit BIjan and it's tipped and picked off. Two turnovers on two drives for Rush
- Sep 20 Zach Klein (X) and on the 5th play of the game for the Falcons..we get another turnover - Cooper Rush picked off
- Sep 20 Pro Football Talk Panthers up 7-0 after Cooper Rush fumble on opening play
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush hesitated too long before trying to hit BIjan and it's tipped and picked off. Two turnovers on two drives for Rush
- Sep 20 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush's pass tipped and intercepted, and the boo birds are *loud* in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Two drives, two turnovers for Rush.
- Sep 20 Mike Kaye (X) Bobby Okereke with his second forced turnover in two first quarters. A pick of Cooper Rush. #Panthers
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Please be serious · Quoting The Falcoholic: That was one of the longest runs of Cooper Rush's career...but we're now getting a booth review to see if he fumbled it away to Carolina
- Sep 20 Daniel Flick (X) Call on the field stands. Falcons' first offensive play was a Cooper Rush bootleg-turned-scramble-turned-fumble. Quite the start. Panthers ball.
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) That was one of the longest runs of Cooper Rush's career...but we're now getting a booth review to see if he fumbled it away to Carolina
- Sep 20 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Cooper Rush runs for a big gain on first snap, loses the ball. Wheatley, Lloyd, Phillips converged, and it looked like the rookie poked it out. Nick Scott cleans it up. Ruled a fumble, under review.
- Sep 20 Zach Klein (X) It's taken all of 1 play for Cooper Rush to turn the ball over for the Falcons
- Sep 20 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons announced offensive starters, here’s the reception for Cooper Rush.
- Sep 20 Marc Raimondi (X) Cooper Rush is looking a bit more spry today in warms up and drills. #Falcons
- Sep 20 Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush warming up, followed by Jack Strand. Michael Penix Jr. watched the group.
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- Tua Tagovailoa said he has a great relationship with Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush & Jack Strand. Kevin Stefanski told the QBs on Monday that Tua would start in Pittsburgh. "It's a blessing. It's not something you take for granted."
- Falcons GM Ian Cunningham explains why team kept 4 QBs on 53-man roster
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The #Falcons will carry four QBs:
Tua Tagovailoa
Michael Penix Jr.
Cooper Rush
Jack Strand
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Aug 30 Josh Kendall (X) Only two running backs on the initial 53. No Tyler Goodson might be the biggest surprise of all. Just Bijan and Brian Robinson. · Quoting Josh Kendall: It is four quarterbacks for the Falcons, who have put Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush and Jack Strand on the 53-man roster.
- Aug 30 Josh Kendall (X) It is four quarterbacks for the Falcons, who have put Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush and Jack Strand on the 53-man roster.+1
- Falcons Camp Report: Kevin Stefanski details plan for starters in first preseason game