Falcons coach says Penix's status remains uncertain for game

NBC Sports • 20 sept. 21h04

Atlanta lost 34-3 to Carolina, dropping to 0-2, and coach Kevin Stefanski said there is no update on quarterback Michael Penix's health ahead of the upcoming matchup.

NBC Sports • 18 sept. 17h45

Atlanta announced Cooper Rush will start against the Panthers, while Michael Penix Jr. remains out after knee surgery and Tua Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful with an oblique injury.

NBC Sports • 18 sept. 16h42

The Atlanta Falcons will start quarterback Cooper Rush in their season-opening game versus the Carolina Panthers, while backup Michael Penix Jr. continues his recovery from a torn ACL.

NBC Sports • 16 sept. 17h47

Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said backup QB Cooper Rush is being treated for a back injury sustained in Week 1, leaving the team’s quarterback depth chart in flux ahead of the next game.

ESPN • 16 sept. 16h48

Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team has not ruled out any quarterbacks for Sunday’s game against Carolina, with injuries affecting both Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush.

NBC Sports • 16 sept. 16h42

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team has not yet chosen a starter for the upcoming game against the Panthers, keeping all options open.

NBC Sports • 16 sept. 15h56

Quarterback Michael Penix remains sidelined as he recovers from a third ACL reconstruction, with the Atlanta Falcons indicating he will return only when he feels fully confident.

NBC Sports • 15 sept. 16h02

Atlanta will probably name Cooper Rush as the starter for its home opener against the Panthers, as the team has not provided new updates on the quarterback situation.

NBC Sports • 13 sept. 15h24

Atlanta kept four quarterbacks on its roster but will list wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as a third emergency option after starter Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined.

Bleacher Report • 12 sept. 21h20

Atlanta will start Cooper Rush at quarterback on Sunday against the Steelers after Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined with an oblique injury and backup Michael Penix Jr. continues rehab from a torn ACL.

NBC Sports • 12 sept. 20h17

Atlanta's quarterback depth has narrowed as Cooper Rush deals with back spasms but remains slated to start against Pittsburgh, while Michael Penix remains out and rookie Jack Strand is the only other option.