Falcons Add QB Cooper Rush Following Injury Setback

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Cooper Rush was signed by the Atlanta Falcons after the release of Trevor Siemian.

atlantafalcons.com - The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Cooper Rush.

atlantafalcons.com - Cooper Rush is 32 years old and has logged eight years of NFL action.

atlantafalcons.com - Trevor Siemian was released by the Atlanta Falcons.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Atlanta Falcons parted ways with Trevor Siemian due to a non-football injury.

atlantafalcons.com - Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be out "possibly until next week" due to a minor back issue.

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. is not yet cleared for team drills and can only participate in individual drills and 7-on-7s.

Heavy NFL - Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with minor back tightness and will be out possibly until next week.

The Falcoholic - Cooper Rush was already in the building finalizing his Falcons deal when Kevin Stefanski shared the news of Tagovailoa’s injury with the media.

atlantafalcons.com - Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a back issue, which is expected to keep him out for the start of training camp.

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. is not yet cleared for 11-on-11 drills but can participate in individual drills and 7-on-7s.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons signed Cooper Rush following injuries to other quarterbacks.

atlantafalcons.com - Rush has appeared in 42 NFL games, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys.

atlantafalcons.com - In the 2025 season, Rush played in four games with two starts for the Baltimore Ravens.

atlantafalcons.com - Rush started eight games for the Cowboys in 2024, compiling a 4-4 record, throwing for 1,844 yards with 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.

atlantafalcons.com - In his career, Rush has completed 61.1% of his passes for 3,766 yards with 20 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons now have four quarterbacks on their roster after signing Rush.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - The signing took place in Flowery Branch, Georgia, at the Atlanta Falcons' training facility.

WHEN:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons signed Cooper Rush on a Wednesday morning ahead of their first practice of AT&T Training Camp.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Tua Tagovailoa would miss the start of camp due to a minor injury but was expected back "sooner than later."

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. had not yet been cleared for full participation in practice.

atlantafalcons.com - The signing of Rush was necessitated by injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., leaving undrafted rookie Jack Strand as the only available quarterback for practice.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - Cooper Rush was contacted by his agent while he was working out, leading to his signing with the Falcons.

The Falcoholic - Rush was running drills with the offense shortly after his signing and is expected to speak to the media after practice.

atlantafalcons.com - Cooper Rush was contacted by his agent while he was working out, leading to his signing with the Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons released Trevor Siemian amid a series of roster moves before signing Cooper Rush.

The Atlanta Falcons have released Trevor Siemian due to a non-football injury, while Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be sidelined "possibly until next week" with a minor back issue. Additionally, Michael Penix Jr. has not yet been cleared for team drills and is currently limited to individual drills and 7-on-7s. In a related move, Cooper Rush was contacted by his agent during a workout, which led to his signing with the Falcons.