Cooper Rush has had a wild ride in 2026

Cooper Rush has had a wild ride in 2026. The latest chapter comes today, when he starts the Falcons’ Week 1 game in Pittsburgh. Rush, who has made 16 career starts, went 0-2 last year in Baltimore while replacing Lamar Jackson. The Ravens turned to Tyler Huntley for the remainder of Jackson’s absence due to injury.
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Cooper Rush's overthrown pass lands in Jaquan Brisker's hands for a Steelers INT

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams connects with tight end Cole Kmet on a perfectly placed throw and catch for a 22-yard touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

Steelers star T.J. Watt stuns Cooper Rush, joins Julius Peppers with historic pick 6 in win over Falcons

T.J. Watt was right in Cooper Rush's face when he picked him off on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

Kevin Stefanski told Cooper Rush: Get the ball out quickly to our playmakers

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski says starting quarterback Cooper Rush's job today is simple: Put the ball in the hands of the Falcons' playmakers, particularly running back Bijan Robinson.
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NFL insiders provide updates on QB Cooper Rush, DE Za'Darius Smith

Falcons QB Cooper Rush and DE Za'Darius Smith will play vs. Steelers, per NFL insiders

Cooper Rush teams timeline: Full history of Falcons QB's career, from time with Cowboys to Lamar Jackson's backup

Cooper Rush has been in the NFL since 2017 and has become one of the more well-known backup quarterbacks. Here is a look at the teams that he has played for in his career.