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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The Falcons are not ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 2. Cooper Rush got bumped into the starting role after Tua Tagovailoa injured his oblique during practice last week and went 12-of-22 for 143 yards,