Kevin Stefanski updates on Avieon Terrell's injury status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski provided an injury update on rookie cornerback Avieon Terrell ahead of the preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on Friday. Terrell left practice Monday with an undisclosed injury and has missed the following two practices. Stefanski mentioned that while Terrell, along with teammates Bralen Trice and Da'Shawn Hand, is progressing in rehabilitation, none of the injuries are considered long-term issues. The Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback for the preseason game but have not confirmed who will start in Week 1.
- •Avieon Terrell missed practice due to an undisclosed injury.
- •Bralen Trice and Da'Shawn Hand are also dealing with injuries.
- •Stefanski stated that injuries are not long-term.
- •Tua Tagovailoa is named the starting quarterback for the preseason opener.
- •Falcons plan to play starters for about 10 plays in the exhibition game.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski gives injury update on Falcons CB Avieon Terrell
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