Falcons QB Uncertainty Looms | Atlanta Falcons News

Tua Tagovailoa’s absence looms large for the Falcons’ opener against the Steelers, with backup QB Rush stepping in — a seasoned fill-in who thrived when Dak Prescott went down, throwing for 1,800 yards and 12 TDs last season. With Tua sidelined due to lingering back issues and a history of injuries, Rush faces a brutal Steelers pass rush. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr., just cleared for full drills, still hasn’t fully recovered — leaving Rush as the unexpected starter under pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6bdde244967acfd