Falcons sign Cooper Rush as injuries sideline quarterbacks

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Baltimore Ravens backup Cooper Rush on July 29, 2026. This addition comes as starting quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. face injuries, limiting their training camp participation. Rush, who spent last season with Baltimore and made two starts, provides depth as the Falcons evaluate their quarterback situation amid health concerns. Tagovailoa's back issue is not serious, and he is expected to return next week. Penix is recovering from an ACL injury.

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