Falcons add Andy Dalton, cut Cooper Rush — NFC South roundup

No NFC South teams took the field yesterday, but it was still a busy day in the division, highlighted by a quarterback move in Atlanta and a possible rookie debut on the horizon in New Orleans.

Falcons shake up the quarterback room with Andy Dalton

CBS Sports reports that the Atlanta Falcons are making a change at quarterback, signing veteran Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush. Pro Football Rumors also notes that Dalton found his next opportunity shortly after being let go by the Philadelphia Eagles and that he is returning to the NFC South.

Atlanta sits at 2-4 in the NFC South, and this move reshapes the team’s depth chart under center. With Rush departing, the Falcons are turning to Dalton as a new veteran presence as they look for answers after a rough start to the season.

Saints bring Jordyn Tyson to Paris for Week 7

For the New Orleans Saints, also 2-4, help could be coming at wide receiver. According to Pro Football Rumors, rookie Jordyn Tyson has yet to make his NFL debut but could do so in Week 7. Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Tyson will travel with the team to Paris for that game, and the same is true of linebacker Kaden Elliss.

Tyson’s inclusion on the trip suggests the Saints may soon get their first look at him in game action. For a team trying to climb back into the race in a tightly packed division, any potential boost to the passing game could prove valuable.

Quiet day for Panthers and Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers, leading the division at 3-2, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, currently 1-5, were not the subject of any reported moves or headlines over the past 24 hours. Both teams continue to prepare for the upcoming stretch in a division where a single win or loss can quickly shift the standings.