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Falcons Down to Third-String QB Cooper Rush as Both Tua and Penix Ruled Out

Atlanta enters Sunday's opener at Pittsburgh with neither of its top two quarterbacks available, handing the job to a veteran journeyman with an undrafted rookie as his only backup.

Sep 11, 2026, 7:15 PM
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Tua Tagovailoa Goes Down With Back Injury in Practice Days Before Falcons' Opener

A real oblique scare puts Atlanta's plan to start Tua over Michael Penix Jr. in question just three days before kickoff against the Steelers.

Sep 10, 2026, 3:45 PM
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Tua Tagovailoa Named Falcons' Week 1 Starter Over Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta hands its offense to a quarterback Miami released this offseason for a road opener at Pittsburgh.

Sep 10, 2026, 9:25 PM