Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustains back injury at practice
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appeared to aggravate a back injury during practice on Thursday. Tagovailoa touched his back and sat on the grass during individual drills, according to media observations at the session. The quarterback did not participate in any further throwing activities during the portion of practice open to reporters. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush took over individual drills in Tagovailoa's place. Tagovailoa previously missed time during training camp this summer due to a similar back issue. He was named the starter for the team's Week 1 matchup just days prior to this injury occurrence.
- •Tua Tagovailoa sat on the ground after touching his back during individual drills on Thursday.
- •The quarterback did not resume throwing in the presence of media members after the incident.
- •Cooper Rush stepped in to handle repetitions at practice in place of the injured starter.
- •Tagovailoa previously dealt with a back ailment during training camp in July.
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa injury scare headlines Falcons’ practice ahead of Week 1 vs Steelers
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa appears to suffer back discomfort during individual drills
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa appears to aggravate back injury during practice just days before Week 1 start
"Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appeared to hurt his back during Thursday's practice.
"Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa may have suffered an injury during Thursday's practice.
"Tua Tagovailoa dealt with a back issue early in training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:36 PMTua Tagovailoa injury scare headlines Falcons’ practice ahead of Week 1 vs Steelers
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appeared to hurt his back during Thursday's practice.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:32 PMTua Tagovailoa appears to suffer back discomfort during individual drills
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa may have suffered an injury during Thursday's practice.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:17 PMTua Tagovailoa appears to aggravate back injury during practice just days before Week 1 start
Tua Tagovailoa dealt with a back issue early in training camp.
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