Cooper Rush - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Which Bad Team Emerges to Win NFC South? Outlining Which Team Might Have Inside Track

After seven weeks, it feels like the NFC South is back to where things where in Week 1. Which team will breakthrough?

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Which Bad Team Emerges to Win NFC South? Outlining Which Team Might Have Inside Track

Morris returns to Atlanta, leading a 49ers defense that will try to pressure Falcons QB Penix

Former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris will return to Atlanta as undefeated San Francisco's defensive coordinator when the 49ers face the Falcons

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

After slow start in loss to Bears, Penix and Falcons have urgency to turn their season around

Another slow start to a game has left the Atlanta Falcons with an urgent need to reverse momentum in the slow start to their season

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Falcons Sign Veteran QB Andy Dalton, Release Cooper Rush

The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and released backup Cooper Rush.

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Falcons Sign Veteran QB Andy Dalton, Release Cooper Rush

On way out of Atlanta The Falcons are expected to release Rush on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Rush will cede his spot on the 53-man roster to Andy Dalton, who will join starter Michael Penix and backups Tua Tagovailoa and Jack Strand as the Falcons keep a four-man quarterback room intact. While Penix and Tagovailoa were sidelined with injuries for the first two games of the season, Rush filled in as the team's starter and delivered a pair of poor performances in losses to the Steelers and Panthers. Rush finishes his time in Atlanta having completed 22 of 39 pass attempts for 229 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions while also losing a fumble.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Acts as emergency QB3 in Week 6 Rush (coach's decision) is listed as inactive but will serve as the Falcons' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Rush sits as the emergency third option behind Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. Rush will only enter the game if both Penix and Tagovailoa are unable to play.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bears and Falcons lean on run games but have endured stressful starts to the season at quarterback

The Chicago Bears' matchup against the Atlanta Falcons is a meeting of teams that have faced turnover at quarterback this season

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

'I’ve Sat Out Enough': Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. On Track to Start vs. Bears

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is on track to start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears.

OCTOBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

'I’ve Sat Out Enough': Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. On Track to Start vs. Bears

Falcons are facing more quarterback uncertainty after Penix injures rib in overtime loss

The Atlanta Falcons again are facing quarterback uncertainty after Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Inactive as emergency QB Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens but will serve as the emergency quarterback, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Rush will once again serve as the emergency third option behind Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. Rush will only enter the game if neither Penix nor Tagovailoa can continue to play.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bijan Robinson's big production and efficient play from Michael Penix Jr. sparks Falcons' turnaround

The Atlanta Falcons’ running game has taken the pressure off quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his return to the starting offense

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Hello, Atlanta, Michael Penix & Bijan Robinson: 3 Takeaways From Falcons Win vs. Saints

All of a sudden, the Falcons appear to have one of the best offenses in the NFL. Here are our takeaways from their win over the Saints.

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Hello, Atlanta, Michael Penix & Bijan Robinson: 3 Takeaways From Falcons Win vs. Saints

Inactive as emergency QB Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Saints but will serve as the emergency quarterback, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Rush started the Falcons' first two regular-season games before being sidelined due to the return of Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa from their respective knee and oblique issues. The quarterback will remain the emergency third option behind the two active players, entering the game only if both Penix and Tagovailoa cannot continue.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Backup quarterbacks already are seeing a lot of action this NFL season and most have been winning

Backup quarterbacks are seeing plenty of action and several are having success

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Former Cowboy Week 3 check-in: Jourdan Lewis shines, Cooper Rush unravels A look at how some recent former Dallas Cowboys players are faring with their current teams.

SEPTEMBER 27 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Michael Penix Jr. gave the Falcons the one thing Cooper Rush never could The Atlanta Falcons dominated Thursday Night Football with Michael Penix Jr. at QB, and it's clear he provides something Cooper Rush did not...

SEPTEMBER 27 • FANSIDED.COM

Almost Time To Pack It Up? 3 Takeaways From Falcons' Dominant Win vs. Packers

Matt LaFleur is firmly on the hot seat, and other takeaways from the Falcons' dominating win over the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

Almost Time To Pack It Up? 3 Takeaways From Falcons' Dominant Win vs. Packers

Bijan Robinson runs roughshod over the Packers as the Falcons breeze to a 35-14 victory

Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons capitalized on the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and trounced the punchless Green Bay Packer...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Packers' Javon Hargrave, Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa active for Green Bay's home opener

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is active for Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons after missing one game

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Inactive, available as emergency QB Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game versus Green Bay.

Impact Rush started for Atlanta in the team's first two games of the 2026 campaign. However, the signal-caller struggled overall, throwing for 229 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions while completing just 56.4 percent of his attempts. With Michael Penix (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) back in the equation, Rush will be inactive against the Packers, though he will be available in an emergency situation.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Catchup: Giants Keeping QB Options Open; Bears Still Unsure On Week 3 Starter

Here's the latest from around the NFL on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Giants Keeping QB Options Open; Bears Still Unsure On Week 3 Starter

Falcons hoping Penix's return sparks their offense as they visit the Packers

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s return comes at a time when the winless Atlanta Falcons need someone to provide a jolt for their lifeless offense

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Inside The 'Psychological Warfare' When NFL Backups Suddenly Become QB1

Everyone thinks it's easy to be a backup quarterback. But these NFL journeymen spill the secrets about performing a very difficult job.

SEPTEMBER 23 • FOX SPORTS

Inside The 'Psychological Warfare' When NFL Backups Suddenly Become QB1

A stunning early QB injury wave leaves up to 6 teams already turning to backups

The NFL hasn’t seen an early-season injury epidemic at quarterback quite like this in a long time

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Penix excited in his return as Falcons starting QB

Michael Penix Jr. says he's excited to finally be making his season debut

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

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