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NFL·INJURY·September 16, 2026 01:20 PM ET

Stefanski won't commit to Tua as Falcons starter if healthy

Rush and Penix stayed in the mix Wednesday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read
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Stefanski won't say if Tua is healthy that he will be the starter. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta kept its quarterback decision open late in the practice week instead of treating medical clearance as an automatic return to QB1. Stefanski also said Tua would not practice Wednesday, and both Cooper Rush and Michael Penix Jr. remained live options for the job.

Why it matters: That leaves first-team reps and the offensive plan unsettled heading into the weekend. It also extends the uncertainty after Tua was listed week to week last Thursday.

What to watch: Thursday participation and any follow-up from Stefanski should show whether Tua can reclaim the job or whether Atlanta sticks with another starter. The next injury report will also indicate how much of the workload is shifting elsewhere.

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