What happened: Tagovailoa is working through a tight back and missed the start of Falcons camp. Kevin Stefanski said he should return “sooner rather than later.”

Why it matters: The absence costs Tagovailoa early reps in a starting competition that has yet to begin at full strength. Atlanta signed Cooper Rush to add veteran depth while its top two quarterbacks are limited.

What to watch: His participation status in upcoming practices will determine when Atlanta can resume a fuller quarterback evaluation.