Tagovailoa out short term; Penix may need four weeks for team drills

Cooper Rush joined Atlanta's depleted quarterback room

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

#FALCONS TRAINING CAMP NOTES, Day 1 (July 29) -- QB Tua Tagovailoa (tight back) is out of practice in the short-term, p Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Kevin Stefanski attributed Tua Tagovailoa's absence to a tight back. Michael Penix Jr. remains limited by a right knee injury and could wait another four weeks for 11-on-11 clearance.

Why it matters: Atlanta's quarterback competition cannot fully begin until Penix participates in team drills. The Falcons added Rush after opening camp with both contenders limited.

By the numbers: Penix is undergoing his third ACL rehabilitation in eight years.

What to watch: Tagovailoa's return to practice and Penix's progression toward 11-on-11 work will shape the camp competition.

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