Behind the Steel Curtain on Cooper Rush

ArticleJoey Porter Jr. questionable for Steelers-FalconsSeptember 11, 2026

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Backup quarterback Cooper Rush is set to start against the Steelers on Sunday.

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Rush to start for Falcons Week 1 with Tagovailoa, Penix Jr. out

Backup quarterback set to start for the Falcons against the Steelers on Sunday due to injuries to primary quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

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Cooper Rush starting early season; potentially better option than Tua Tagovailoa.

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Rush starts for injured Tagovailoa; McCarthy familiar but still a downgrade.

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Rush starts for injured Tagovailoa; source calls it a clear QB downgrade.

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Rush aggravates back spasms but expected to start Week 1 vs. Steelers.

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Back spasms threaten Rush's Week 1 start vs. Pittsburgh

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Rush is interim starter but unlikely to hold job if Penix Jr. is healthy.

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