Falcons Start Cooper Rush Against Steelers | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons face a brutal start: third-string QB Cooper Rush takes over Week 1 against the Steelers after Tua Tagovailoa’s oblique injury sidelines him, while first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined with a torn ACL. Rush, a former Cowboy and Ravens backup with a solid 9-7 record in 16 starts, steps in as the team navigates a tough schedule amid quarterback chaos. 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/9a1b8e2a568c1e69