Falcons Add Andy Dalton, Release Cooper Rush
The Atlanta Falcons have added quarterback Andy Dalton and released quarterback Cooper Rush.
Atlanta, GA, October 19, 2026 —
The Atlanta Falcons have added quarterback Andy Dalton and released quarterback Cooper Rush, according to the information provided. The move involves two players identified as quarterbacks, but no further details about the transaction were available.
The announcement does not specify when the roster changes took place, the terms of Dalton’s addition, or the circumstances surrounding Rush’s release. It also does not state whether either player has a new contract, what role Dalton is expected to have with the Falcons, or what Rush’s next step may be.
No explanation was provided for the decision to add Dalton or release Rush. The available information also does not include comments from the team or either player, or describe any broader changes to Atlanta’s quarterback group.
As a result, the confirmed details are limited to the two roster moves: Dalton has been added by Atlanta, and Rush has been released. Additional information about timing, contract terms, the team’s reasoning and the players’ plans was not provided.
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