Falcons to Sign Andy Dalton, Release Cooper Rush

The Atlanta Falcons are signing quarterback Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush in a corresponding roster move, according to reports attributed to NFL insiders. The reports do not include an official team announcement or transaction record confirming the moves have been completed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Dalton, 38, is joining Atlanta. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Rush will be released to make room for him. Atlanta has already used four quarterbacks this season: Rush, Michael Penix Jr., Jack Strand and Tua Tagovailoa. Dalton’s role with the Falcons has not been definitively established. One report described him as a backup addition behind Penix and Tagovailoa, while another said he would compete with Tagovailoa for the backup position behind Penix. The reports do not identify a final depth-chart decision. Dalton chose Atlanta after declining an offer to return to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to reports tracing that account to PFT. Philadelphia had released him earlier in October after acquiring him from Carolina in March. The Eagles then sought to bring him back following a blood clot that put quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, but...