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NFL·INJURY·September 13, 2026 11:52 PM ET

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says Cooper Rush 'close to 100%'

Team offers no status update on Tagovailoa or Penix.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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Stefanski: Rush was close to 100% today. No update on Tua or Penix. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that quarterback Cooper Rush was close to fully healthy in his recent performance. Stefanski added that there are currently no updates on the status of Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr.

Why it matters: The update follows a turbulent week for the quarterback room, which saw Cooper Rush step in to start the season opener against the Steelers. The continued lack of a timeline for Tagovailoa and Penix leaves Atlanta heavily reliant on Rush's ongoing availability.

What to watch: The team will continue to evaluate its quarterback depth as it prepares for its next matchup.

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