Falcons QB Crisis Deepens | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons face a quarterback crisis as third-stringer Cooper Rush, dealing with back spasms, is set to start Week One against Pittsburgh. With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined by an oblique injury and Michael Penix still recovering from a knee issue, backup Jack Strand is the only healthy QB on the roster. Rush’s unexpected role marks a full-circle moment—he once backed up the Steelers’ current head coach in Dallas. With most teams now carrying four QBs, Atlanta’s scramble could be wild when kickoff hits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/970e14ed0aaa90c5