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.