The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
In a corresponding move, the Falcons released Cooper Rush, reports Schefter.
Dalton became a free agent after the Philadelphia Eagles released him earlier in October, but there was speculation he might rejoin the club via the practice squad. The Falcons will be the 38-year-old's seventh NFL team and third in the past two seasons.
Atlanta has started Michael Penix Jr. in recent weeks but has also used Rush and Tua Tagovailoa under center this season. The Falcons are 2-4 after Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears.
Dalton's thrown one pass this season, which was picked off. He spent the previous three campaigns as a backup with the Carolina Panthers and has 16 NFL seasons under his belt.
