Falcons get unfortunate QB news that might lead Cooper Rush to a Week 2 start
Michael Penix Jr. is progressing from ACL surgery, while Tua Tagovailoa is day-to-day and Cooper Rush is also limited, leaving Atlanta with no clear starter.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday the Atlanta Falcons have not yet named a starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers.
- Injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is dealing with an oblique issue, and Cooper Rush, managing back spasms, have complicated the roster alongside Michael Penix Jr.'s ongoing recovery from a torn ACL.
- Cooper Rush started the season opener at Pittsburgh last Sunday, completing 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss.
- Stefanski said Wednesday he is "not ruling anybody out" for Sunday, as Rush and Penix participated in practice while Tagovailoa remained sidelined due to his oblique injury.
- The team plans to remain flexible with roster decisions throughout the week, with rookie Jack Strand also available as depth at the position if needed.
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Kevin Stefanski addresses Falcons’ uncertain QB situation ahead of Week 2
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski isn’t announcing a starting quarterback for Week 2, and that’s because he hasn’t made a decision just yet. In Week 1, it was Cooper Rush who started as Tua Tagovailoa was dealing with an injury and Michel Penix Jr. was still working his way back from his ACL tear. …
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