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The latest NFL news reveals a familiar face for Dallas Cowboys<\/a> fans is on the move. Training camp is just starting around the country and the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> are already dealing with multiple injuries at quarterback.<\/p>\n Former Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush<\/a> is signing with the Falcons as a bit of insurance amid the concerning injury news. Michael Penix<\/a> continues to recover from a season-ending injury, while Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> is dealing with a new back injury.<\/p>\n \u201cWith Atlanta QB Tua Tagovailoa dealing with a tight back and Michael Penix still not practicing due to a knee injury, the Falcons are signing veteran quarterback Cooper Rush, per sources,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter <\/a>detailed in a series of July 29, 2026, messages on X.<\/p>\n Ex-Cowboys QB Cooper Rush Was Released by the Ravens Before Signing With the Falcons<\/p>\n After spending his first seven NFL<\/a> seasons with the Cowboys, Rush played for the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> in 2025. Rush appeared in four games, including two starts, throwing for 303 yards, no touchdowns and four interceptions last season.<\/p>\n The veteran signal-caller bolted Dallas to sign a two-year, $6.2 million contract<\/a> with Baltimore in 2025. Rush was released by the Ravens in March making the quarterback a free agent.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom an undrafted rookie wearing #7 to an eight year veteran wearing #10, I appreciated every moment in a Cowboys uniform,\u201d Rush noted on Instagram<\/a> after leaving Dallas in 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you Dallas for all of the love that you showed to me and family. I\u2019m excited for the next chapter but forever grateful for the first one.\u201d<\/p>\n The Falcons Are Dealing With Injuries to Michael Penix & Tua Tagovailoa<\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Marc Raimondi<\/a> provided an overview of the Falcons current quarterback situation. Penix has still not been cleared to take reps in 11-on-11 drills.<\/p>\n Tagovailoa is dealing with a back injury which is not believed to be serious.<\/p>\n \u201cFalcons QB recap: Tua Tagovailoa will not practice (tight back, per @AdamSchefter) today, but is expected back next week,\u201d Raimondi noted in a July 29, message on X. \u201cMichael Penix Jr. is not yet cleared for 11-on-11 team sessions.<\/p>\n \u201cTrevor Siemian<\/a> has been released due to an injury. Undrafted free agent Jack Strand<\/a> is currently the only healthy QB on the roster. The Falcons will sign Cooper Rush today, per Schefter.\u201d<\/p>\n Cowboys News: Joe Milton & Sam Howell Are Competing to Earn Dallas QB2 Job Behind Dak Prescott<\/p>\n The Cowboys have their own quarterback battle brewing after signing Sam Howell<\/a> this offseason. Howell and Joe Milton<\/a> will be competing to be the team\u2019s QB2 behind Dak Prescott.<\/p>\n \u201cSam was a guy, we watched the film, we were like, man, if we could have Sam Howell and Joe Milton on this football team and give those guys both a chance to compete,\u201d Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer explained during a March 30, media session.<\/a> \u201cThey\u2019re both uber talented, they both have big time arm strength. Sam started actually 20 something games in this league, which is great.<\/p>\n \u201cBut yeah, it\u2019s an open competition. We\u2019re excited for both those guys to go. And you can never have enough quarterbacks to develop,\u201d Schottenheimer continued.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026 Sam was excited to come here, quite honestly, to be developed by us and the way we do it.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJonathan Adams<\/a> is a veteran sports contributor covering the NFL, NBA and golf for Heavy.com. His work has been prominently featured on NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. More about Jonathan Adams<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \t