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Falcons' Tagovailoa out, Rush to start vs. Steelers
Cooper Rush will get the start in Week 1, head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Tagovailoa appeared to grab at his side or back in discomfort after a pass...
Key points
- Cooper Rush will get the start in Week 1, head coach Kevin Stefanski said.
- Tagovailoa appeared to grab at his side or back in discomfort after a pass during the media viewing period of practice on Thursday.
- Stefanski said Tagovailoa is considered week-to-week.
- Rush, 32, was signed by the Falcons on the eve of training camp when Tagovailoa came into camp with a tight back.
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Cooper Rush will get the start in Week 1, head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Tagovailoa appeared to grab at his side or back in discomfort after a pass during the media viewing period of practice on Thursday. Stefanski said Tagovailoa is considered week-to-week. Rush, 32, was signed by the Falcons on the eve of training camp when Tagovailoa came into camp with a tight back. In 2025, Rush completed 65.4% of his passes for 303 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions. Overall, Rush has completed 61.1% of his career passes for 3,766 yards with 20 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.