Falcons update QB depth chart after signing Cooper Rush

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Falcons update QB depth chart after signing Cooper Rush
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The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback Cooper Rush as injuries challenge their depth chart. Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix are both expected to miss time during training camp, leaving the team with only two healthy quarterbacks. Reports indicate Tagovailoa's injury is not long-term, and he could return next week. The Falcons are set to begin their preseason on August 14, with Rush and Jack Strand looking for opportunities to prove their value in the absence of the starting QBs.

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  • •Falcons signed Cooper Rush amid injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix
  • •Tagovailoa's injury is reported as not long-term
  • •Rush last played for the Baltimore Ravens, starting two games in 2025
  • •Preseason begins for the Falcons on August 14
  • •Atlanta may carry four quarterbacks until roster cuts
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  • 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Updated Falcons QB depth chart after Cooper Rush signing
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The NFL officially has all 32 teams in training camp. Tuesday marked the final reporting day, and the preseason is now just weeks away. However, quarterback news is already making headlines. The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly signed former Dallas Cowboys…

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