Anthony Rush
Anthony Rush (born September 1, 1996) is an American football nose tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for UAB, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He also played for the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. College career. Because of problems with academics coming out of high school Rush spent his first two years of college at Northeast Mississippi Community College where he recorded 73 tackles and 4 sacks. In his two years at UAB, Rush recorded 77 tackles  (20 for loss), 2 sacks and a interception returned for a touchdown. Professional career. First stint with Eagles. Rush signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2019. He was waived on July 27. Oakland Raiders. Rush signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 1, 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2. Second stint with Eagles. On October 21, 2019, Rush was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Raiders' practice squad. He was waived on September  5, 2020. Seattle Seahawks. On September 9, 2020, Rush was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 for the team's Week 2 game against the New England Patriots, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on September 23. He was waived on October 27, 2020. Chicago Bears. On November 10, 2020, Rush was signed by the Chicago Bears to the active roster. He was waived by the team on November 24. Green Bay Packers. On November 25, 2020, Rush was  claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. He was waived by the Packers on December 31, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. On January 25, 2021, Rush signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers. He was waived on June 10, 2021. Tennessee Titans. On July 26, 2021, Rush signed with the Tennessee Titans. He was released on September 21, 2021. Atlanta Falcons. On September 23, 2021, Rush signed with the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons. On November 8, 2021, Rush was promoted to the active roster. Rush made his first career NFL  start in Week 11 against the New England Patriots. On March 17, 2022, Rush signed a one-year contract with the Falcons.