Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, with the Falcons signing veteran Andy Dalton in a corresponding move.
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have officially released QB Cooper Rush. This move comes in correspondence with the Falcons officially signing QB Andy Dalton.
How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Following the Falcons loss to the Bears, Atlanta made a change to their quarterback room, signing veteran Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush. I’ll just say what everyone’s thinking: it’s certifiably insane that Cooper Rush lasted on the Falcons roster this long.
The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.
The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran Andy Dalton and releasing fellow quarterback Cooper Rush, according to multiple media reports Monday. Dalton, who turns 39 on Oct.
Atlanta Falcons fans might be rubbing their necks after suffering whiplash from the sudden turnaround. Left for dead after an 0-2 start with journeyman quarterback Cooper Rush at the helm, the Falcons are now the talk of the town after bullying the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints in consecutive weeks on national television.
There is some serious mythologizing of Snoop Huntley going on in Owings Mills these days. The Ravens back-up quarterback, to hear people in The Castle talk about, is one of the premier No.
The Atlanta Falcons have produced one of the NFL’s most stunning quarterback contrasts this season. Cooper Rush fans aren’t going to be happy, though. His numbers under center look increasingly difficult to defend.
Bijan Robinson is coming to the Superdome on the best run of his season, and the New Orleans Saints have struggled against the run all year. The Atlanta Falcons running back was just named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, and he is one piece of an offense that looked completely different in Week 3.
After running back Bijan Robinson powered a 35-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, QB Michael Penix Jr. offered a simple explanation for his gratitude.
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The Atlanta Falcons have seen enough out of Cooper Rush. Atlanta announced in a post to social media on Monday that they have named Michael Penix Jr. as their new starting quarterback.
The Atlanta Falcons have an exciting list of elite players on offense. The problem is the fact that the team doesn't have a quarterback to get them the ball.
It is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's NFL Week 2 action.
Atlanta Falcons fans began calling for Strand in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. The team gave them what they wanted.
Atlanta has more than a few question marks at quarterback, while Carolina is coming off a disastrous defensive performance when the Panthers visit the Falcons on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush took the first-team reps at practice on Friday and is expected to make his second straight start on Sunday, NFL Network reported.
It turns out the Falcons' actual quarterback situation was far less interesting than some had hoped.
Update: The Falcons announced QB Cooper Rush will start Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. ruled out and Tua Tagovailoa listed as doubtful. According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr.
According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr.
As of Thursday morning, the 0-1 Atlanta Falcons had not yet confirmed who will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 2.
Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 passing with 143 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a league-worst 2.6 adjusted QBR in Atlanta's 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.
Cooper Rush has been told to “rush on out of Atlanta” after his difficult Falcons debut left former Atlanta fullback Ovie Mughelli questioning whether the veteran quarterback can get the best out of the team’s offensive weapons.
The Falcons may or may not have shared a significant update regarding their quarterback situation on Tuesday.
The start of the NFL season is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Well, usually. But not so for everyone on Sunday.
The Atlanta Falcons are having a shocking start to the 2026 season before even playing a game. Specifically, the quarterback position is already in a state of disarray.
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tagovailoa's status for Week 1 was up in the air.
The Falcons could be forced to start Cooper Rush at quarterback on Sunday against the Steelers following an injury to starter Tua Tagovailoa. He appeared to hurt his back early in Thursday’s practice, per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, giving Rush all of the first-team reps with just three days until Atlanta’s regular-season opener.
A new name has popped up in discussions regarding the quarterback position in Pittsburgh.
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