Cooper Rush Poised to Start Week 1 After Tagovailoa Injury

Falcons backup quarterback Cooper Rush took all first-team offensive reps during Thursday's practice, positioning him to start Sunday's opener against the Steelers. The shift in the depth chart follows an oblique injury sustained by starter Tua Tagovailoa during the same session. With Tagovailoa's status in doubt and Michael Penix Jr. currently inactive, Rush has emerged as the primary option to lead the Atlanta offense in the season opener.