Falcons sign Cooper Rush amid quarterback injury issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback Cooper Rush following injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. at training camp. Both quarterbacks are currently sidelined, with Tagovailoa expected back next week due to a tight back, while Penix is recovering from a torn ACL. Rush, previously with the Dallas Cowboys, will provide backup behind undrafted free agent Jack Strand, who has taken first-team reps. The Falcons aim to stabilize their quarterback situation under first-year coach Kevin Stefanski as the season approaches.
- •Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are injured and unable to participate.
- •Cooper Rush has signed to bolster the quarterback depth.
- •Tagovailoa is expected to return next week.
- •Penix's return timeline remains uncertain; he is participating in some drills.
- •Jack Strand currently takes first-team reps.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons sign former Cowboys starter amid quarterback injury debacle
"The Falcons are dealing with injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
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