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Tua Tagovailoa's back injury complicates Falcons QB competition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa's back injury complicates Falcons QB competition

Summary

Tua Tagovailoa begins training camp with the Atlanta Falcons facing a minor back injury. Despite the setback, Tagovailoa’s injury is not expected to be long-term according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. This comes after Tagovailoa was acquired from the Miami Dolphins in the offseason amid significant team changes. He is in a quarterback battle with Michael Penix Jr., who is also sidelined due to an injury. Due to both players’ conditions, the Falcons have signed former Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush to bolster their options during training camp.

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•Tua Tagovailoa is nursing a minor back injury at Falcons training camp.
•Michael Penix Jr. is also sidelined due to a knee injury.
•The Falcons have signed Cooper Rush to help at quarterback.
•Tagovailoa was traded to Atlanta from the Dolphins this offseason.
•He aims to secure the starting QB role amid injury concerns.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Miami Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons QB Battle Takes Unexpected Turn

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After a tumultuous season last year, the Miami Dolphins have done major organization changes ahead of the 2026 NFL season. It includes the hiring of head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivian, trading away wide receiver Jaylen Waddle for draft picks, and parting ways with former first-round quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa ended up […] The post Former Miami Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons QB Battle Takes Unexpected Turn appeared first on HEAVY.
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