Falcons map out Friday quarterback rotation

Cooper Rush follows the starter; Jack Strand closes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

Stefanski: Cooper Rush will come in after Tua and Jack Strand will finish the game. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta assigned its veteran addition the second-team work and its undrafted rookie the final snaps. The sequence was announced Wednesday ahead of the preseason opener.

Why it matters: The rotation gives Rush his first game action since signing July 29. Strand gets an extended evaluation as Atlanta weighs its quarterback depth.

By the numbers: Rush has appeared in 42 NFL games; Strand enters the preseason as a rookie.

What to watch: Friday’s snap distribution will offer the next read on the depth chart behind the starter.

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@marcraimondi 2026-08-12T18:39:00.014258+00:00

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