Tua Tagovailoa misses practice ahead of Week 2 for Atlanta Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa did not participate in practice on Wednesday, September 16, due to an oblique injury. Tagovailoa missed the season opener and his continued absence raises doubts about his availability for Week 2. If he remains sidelined, the Falcons are likely to turn to either Michael Penix Jr. or Cooper Rush at quarterback. The team prepares for a crucial week following their season start.
- •Tagovailoa missed practice on September 16.
- •He is dealing with an oblique injury.
- •He did not play in the season opener.
- •The Falcons might use Michael Penix Jr. or Cooper Rush at quarterback.
- •Team prepares for Week 2 amid uncertainty on Tagovailoa's status.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa unable to practice
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