05:15 PM Jul 30, 2026On Wednesday, Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Tua Tagovailoa suffered a " flare-up " injury. Tagovailoa took part in team drills on Thursday, which is a sign that he's not dealing with a major issue. Atlanta signed Cooper Rush for veteran quarterback insurance while Michael Penix Jr. is still recovering from knee surgery. After six seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Tagovailoa is in line to start for the Falcons. Penix told reporters his doctor gave him a four-week timeline before he could advance to the next stage in his recovery, though he left the door open for an earlier timetable.