What happened: Atlanta listed Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush as full participants in Thursday's practice. Tua Tagovailoa did not practice, leaving two Falcons quarterbacks fully active on the field.

Why it matters: The update carries weight because Atlanta already turned to Cooper Rush as its Week 1 starter while Tagovailoa was out. Penix's full workload preserves another in-house option as the club works through its quarterback availability.

What to watch: Friday's injury report will show whether Tagovailoa returns to the field. Atlanta's next quarterback plan should sharpen once the practice statuses settle.