Falcons Sign Andy Dalton, Release Cooper Rush
The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback Andy Dalton and released quarterback Cooper Rush.
Atlanta, GA, October 19, 2026 —
The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback Andy Dalton and released quarterback Cooper Rush, making a change involving two players at the quarterback position.
The available information identifies the players and the team but does not provide the date of the transactions, the terms of Dalton’s signing, or the circumstances surrounding Rush’s release. It also does not state whether either move was accompanied by other roster changes.
No reason was provided for the Falcons’ decision to sign Dalton or release Rush. The information does not describe either player’s role with the team, whether Dalton is expected to start or serve in another capacity, or what plans the Falcons have for their quarterback group going forward.
The announcement, as provided, establishes only that Dalton has signed with Atlanta and Rush has been released. It does not include statements from the team or either player, and no additional details about the transaction were supplied. Any contract figures, effective dates, or further roster decisions remain unspecified in the available summary.
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