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Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. continues recovery

Cooper Rush is slated to be under center for Atlanta in their upcoming clash with Carolina after handling the starting offensive snaps during Friday's practice session.

The assignment comes as Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined while rehabilitating an anterior cruciate ligament tear sustained during the previous campaign.

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