Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starter as NFL injury updates emerge for Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons named Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tagovailoa earned the position following the conclusion of training camp and preseason activities. Michael Penix Jr. will begin the season as the backup while continuing his recovery from an ACL injury that interrupted his 2025 campaign. As teams prepare for the start of the regular season, several high-profile players are dealing with injury concerns. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and pass rusher Nick Bosa were absent from team practice sessions. New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is also managing health issues as his team prepares for Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

• 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — NFL news, live updates: Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa their starter; Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa not spotted at practice