Signs point, for now, to Cooper Rush for the Falcons on Sunday
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Key Points:
- The Falcons have not yet announced their starting quarterback for Sunday’s home opener against the Panthers, but have updated their media advisory to feature a press conference with QB Cooper Rush instead of a general starting QB press conference.
- Coach Kevin Stefanski will reveal the starting quarterback when he decides, with no new information currently available, despite Rush being added to the press conference roster.
- Tua Tagovailoa was initially named the starter last week but suffered an oblique injury during warmups before Thursday’s practice, creating uncertainty at the position.
- Michael Penix Jr. is a potential starter if he can regain full confidence in his surgically repaired knee, as Stefanski emphasized the need for Penix to be comfortable facing pressure in the pocket.
- The identity of the starter is expected to become clearer after the first-team reps in practice on Wednesday, which will provide a strong indication of who will start on Sunday.
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