Cooper Rush will start for Falcons despite experiencing back spasms
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed that quarterback Cooper Rush will remain the starter for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rush experienced back spasms on Saturday, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming contest. Despite the physical setback, the team maintained that the veteran passer would be ready to take the field. The Falcons are preparing for the matchup while monitoring his health status closely throughout the weekend. Kickoff for the game against Pittsburgh is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Cooper Rush will start for the Falcons on Sunday.
- •The quarterback experienced back spasms on Saturday.
- •The Falcons play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
- •The team confirmed the starting assignment despite the injury status.
- 9:29 PMESPN NFL — Rush still to start for ailing Falcons despite back spasms
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Cooper Rush is dealing with back spasms, Falcons still expect him to start Sunday
"Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday, but he will still start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced.
"The list of healthy Falcons quarterbacks keeps getting shorter.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLSep 12, 2026, 9:29 PMRush still to start for ailing Falcons despite back spasms
Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday, but he will still start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:16 PMCooper Rush is dealing with back spasms, Falcons still expect him to start Sunday
The list of healthy Falcons quarterbacks keeps getting shorter.
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