What happened: Cooper Rush said Wednesday that his back is feeling "a lot better" after drawing concern earlier in the week. He was still getting treatment and was expected to be a full participant in practice.

Why it matters: The update matters because Atlanta named Cooper Rush its Week 1 starter last week, putting extra weight on any health question around the position. Practice distribution also drew attention after first-team reps were split earlier in the week.

What to watch: Atlanta's next practice report will show whether the back issue is fading before the opener. Any change in first-team work would be the clearest sign the quarterback plan has shifted.