Cooper Rush expects to start for Atlanta Falcons against Pittsburgh Steelers

The Atlanta Falcons list Cooper Rush as their expected starting quarterback for the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rush experienced back spasms Saturday morning but reportedly feels better and should be available for kickoff. He enters the lineup as the third-string option following injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. Tagovailoa is sidelined with an oblique injury, while Penix Jr. is unavailable due to a knee injury. Throughout his career, Rush has appeared in 42 games, accumulating 3,766 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. The Falcons prepare to face the Steelers with a depleted quarterback depth chart.

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