The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran Andy Dalton and released fellow quarterback Cooper Rush on Monday.<\/p>\n
Dalton, who turns 39 on Oct. 29, was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 9 after throwing an interception on his only pass attempt of the season in a Week 3 loss at Chicago.<\/p>\n
Since playing his first nine seasons and making three Pro Bowls with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2011-19, Dalton has played for the Dallas Cowboys, Bears, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Eagles.<\/p>\n
Rush started the Falcons’ first two games this season as Michael Penix Jr. completed his recovery from ACL surgery, losing to the Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.<\/p>\n
Atlanta (2-4) also has veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and undrafted rookie Jack Strand on the roster.<\/p>\n
Dalton has thrown for 39,793 yards with 254 touchdowns and 152 interceptions across 180 career games, compiling a record of 84-83-2 as a starter in the regular season.<\/p>\n
Rush, 32, completed 22 of 39 passes for 229 yards with one TD and four picks this season. He was a longtime backup with the Dallas Cowboys before making two starts last season for the Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n
–Field Level Media<\/p>\n
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