Falcons training camp 2026: Day 12 news, updates, injuries, and more
The Falcoholic • • sports
Key Points:
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski named Tua Tagovailoa as the starter for the Falcons' upcoming preseason game against the Broncos, with starters expected to play about a series or 10 plays.
- Stefanski declined to name a Week 1 starter yet, keeping the quarterback competition open, while Cooper Rush and Jack Strand are slated as second and third-string QBs for Friday's game.
- Injuries to Aveion Terrell, Bralen Trice, Da'Shawn Hand, and Michael Penix Jr. are being managed, with none expected to be long-term issues; Jessie Bates is improving but likely not practicing fully yet.
- The Falcons plan a conservative, "vanilla" game plan for the preseason matchup, focusing on controlled play rather than experimental strategies.
- Speculation about Jessie Bates holding out due to contract issues was denied by Stefanski, emphasizing that his absence is not related to a hold-in.
