Falcons deepen QB room with addition of Andy Dalton

Cooper Rush is the odd man out in Atlanta

With the addition of Dalton, someone was going to be the odd man out, as Atlanta was not going to carry five quarterbacks. It was likely going to be either rookie Jack Strand or veteran Cooper Rush who would be let go, and that decision has ultimately been made.

According to Schefter, it was Rush who has been released by Atlanta. Rush started the first two games of the season and was ultimately benched in favor of Strand due to poor performance.

What will Andy Dalton's role be with the Falcons?

Dalton had been serving as the emergency third-string QB, and that will likely be his role with the Falcons. It is unlikely that he'll move into the backup role ahead of Tua Tagovailoa, as he was expected to be the Week 1 starter before dealing with an injury.

Dalton will be another veteran presence for Penix to learn under throughout the remainder of this season, and he will be available if injuries pop up and he is needed in a game.