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Tua Tagovailoa won't practice after injury "flared up," Michael Penix won't do team drills
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Key Points:
- The Falcons have paused their quarterback competition as training camp begins, with Tua Tagovailoa sidelined due to back tightness and Michael Penix not cleared for team drills.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski indicated Tagovailoa's injury is not serious and expects a quick return, but neither quarterback is currently practicing fully.
- The team released Trevor Siemian with a non-football injury, leaving undrafted rookie Jack Strand as the only healthy quarterback on the roster.
- To bolster the quarterback position, the Falcons plan to sign former Cowboys and Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush while awaiting Tagovailoa and Penix's recovery.
- The Falcons face a challenging start to camp and hope for positive updates on their quarterbacks as they prepare for the 2026 season.
