Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. continues recovery

Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons against the Carolina Panthers. Rush took first-team practice reps on Friday while Michael Penix Jr. continues to recover from an ACL tear. Penix sustained the injury during the previous season.
Rush took Atlanta's first-team reps Friday and will start against Carolina while Penix continues recovering from last season's ACL tear
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