What happened: Rush took all first-team reps Thursday ahead of Atlanta's season opener.
NFL·BREAKING·September 11, 2026 01:50 PM ET
Falcons name Cooper Rush starting quarterback for Week 1
He entered the week listed as the backup.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read
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