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Falcons face yet another QB injury scare
- On Sunday, Falcons starting quarterback Cooper Rush will play against the Pittsburgh Steelers despite suffering back spasms on Saturday, the team confirmed less than 24 hours before kickoff at Acrisure Stadium.
- Injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. forced Atlanta to rely on Rush, with Tagovailoa sidelined by an oblique injury suffered Thursday and Penix recovering from a torn ACL.
- Backup quarterback Jack Strand, an undrafted rookie from Minnesota State-Moorhead, is prepared to step in if needed. Rush brings eight seasons of NFL experience, having appeared in 38 games and thrown for 3,463 yards.
- Atlanta elevated tight end Nick Muse and edge rusher Bralen Trice from the practice squad to bolster roster depth for Sunday's opener. Trice could contribute on special teams and defense.
- The Steelers, led by Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, aim to capitalize on Atlanta's quarterback instability. Pittsburgh might have caught a break avoiding the Falcons' top options, though they must still respect Rush's veteran experience.
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“Michael Penix Jr. must be behind all of this”: NFL fans react as Cooper Rush gets injured ahead of Falcons season opener vs. Steelers
Atlanta Falcons fans and the broader NFL community reacted with a mix of disbelief, dark humor and frustration after news emerged that quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms.
Falcons face yet another QB injury scare
The Atlanta Falcons suddenly cannot keep any of their quarterbacks healthy. Cooper Rush, who is slated to start Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, dealt with back spasms on Saturday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, Rush is still expected to get the start in place of Tua Tagovailoa. Falcons starting QB Cooper Rush, who was …
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