Tua Tagovailoa sustains oblique injury as Falcons look at trade options

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury during practice on Wednesday, forcing him to take limited reps. Third-string quarterback Cooper Rush handled first-team duties following the injury, positioning him as the potential starter for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tagovailoa remains under scrutiny heading into the season opener following critical comments from former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Beyond the roster uncertainty, the organization restructured Chris Lindstrom's contract to create $11.76 million in salary cap space. Reports also indicate the team is being considered as a potential landing spot for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones. The Falcons currently hold approximately $33 million in cap space as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup.

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