Cooper Rush is expected to make his second consecutive start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN. Rush took all of Atlanta's first-team reps in practice Friday, according to NFL Network reporting cited by multiple outlets.
Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' first-round draft pick, remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from an ACL tear suffered last season. CBS Sports reported that Penix is still ramping back up from the injury.
One outlet noted that Tua Tagovailoa also missed Week 1 with an oblique injury, though the reporting does not clarify whether Tagovailoa is in consideration for Week 2 or remains sidelined.