After a disastrous three quarters including two interceptions and a lost fumble, the Falcons have seen enough of Cooper Rush, and are turning to rookie UDFA Jack Strand. Strand will have his hands full as he tries to get something going against a stingy Panthers defense.

Moving forward, Michael Penix is reportedly nearing a return and could be back in the lineup as soon as the Falcons’ Week 3 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers, meanwhile, no official timeline has been given for Tua Tagovailoa’s return.