Falcons Turn to Rush for Season Opener | Atlanta Falcons News

The Atlanta Falcons are facing an unexpected quarterback crisis as they may start Cooper Rush against the Steelers, after Tua Tagovailoa tweaked his oblique and Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined from a torn ACL. Rush, signed at training camp and with 16 career starts (9-7), brings experience as Dak Prescott’s backup and a Ravens starter — though he never won there. With no clear QB depth chart and both top options injured or unavailable, the Falcons’ season opener could hinge on a player who wasn’t part of their original plan. 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/902e8cb6e7d183f0