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Tua Tagovailoa Faces Injury Concern Ahead of Week 1
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa aggravated a back injury in practice, creating uncertainty for the Week 1 game against the Steelers and recalling his earlier training camp absence.
- On Thursday, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appeared to aggravate a lower back injury during practice, creating uncertainty ahead of the team's season opener against Pittsburgh.
- Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski named Tagovailoa the starter on Monday, though the quarterback previously missed the first week of training camp due to recurring back spasms.
- Video showed Tagovailoa throwing a pass before staggering and touching his back, prompting him to sit briefly on the grass during Thursday's open practice.
- If Tagovailoa cannot play, Cooper Rush, the designated backup, would start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Michael Penix remains inactive recovering from knee surgery.
- The Steelers will host the Falcons at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 13, for the Week 1 matchup as the team assesses Tagovailoa's availability.
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Reports: Tua Tagovailoa favoring back as opener draws near
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appeared to be favoring his back at practice Thursday, multiple outlets reported. The injury occurred in the portion of practice open to the media. A brief s...
Tua Tagovailoa faces injury concern ahead of Week 1
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is suddenly facing an injury concern just days before the team starts its NFL season. Tagovailoa experienced apparent back discomfort during the open portion of Thursday’s practice, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. He largely did not participate in the remaining part of the practice that was open to the …
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