Falcons Sign Veteran Andy Dalton, Release Cooper Rush
15 sourcesUpdated Oct 19, 20261 min read
The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and released Cooper Rush after their 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears, continuing a season of changes in the team’s quarterback room. Rush had started Atlanta’s first two games while Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa were sidelined, but the Falcons lost both games and he threw four interceptions. Dalton, 38, brings 16 seasons of NFL experience and joins a room led by Penix, with Tagovailoa also on the roster. The team has not announced Dalton’s role, though the move appears to add experienced depth as both Penix and Tagovailoa have dealt with injuries.
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“Ex-Panthers QB Signs With Falcons”Releasing Rush right after that loss feels like overreacting to one game.
Dalton should help steady things if the young guys keep missing time with injuries.
