Falcons reportedly releasing QB Cooper Rush after two starts
Rush threw four interceptions and one touchdown in two starts for an Atlanta team that is 2-4, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
- Rush: 22 of 39, 229 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
- Rush was sacked 5 times in two starts
- Falcons are 2-4 this season
1 min read via Ian Rapoport, Adam SchefterHow this story was written

The Atlanta Falcons are releasing quarterback Cooper Rush, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday, citing sources. The move is reported and not yet official.
Rush started both games he played this season. He completed 22 of 39 passes for 229 yards, with one touchdown and four interceptions. He was sacked five times and lost one fumble.
Atlanta is 2-4. The Falcons rank 18th of 32 teams in offensive EPA and 14th in defensive EPA.
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Reported byIan Rapoport, Adam Schefter
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
The #Falcons are releasing Cooper Rush, sources say. https://t.co/2zXirBLaMY
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
In a corresponding move, the Falcons are releasing veteran QB Cooper Rush, per source. https://t.co/ry8nE6LP8m
From the reports quoted here and Keel Stats data; every number is checked against them before publishing.
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