Rush Takes Over for Injured Tua | Atlanta Falcons News

Tua Tagovailoa’s Week One debut is on hold as he sits out with an oblique injury, handing the Falcons’ starting QB duties to veteran backup Cooper Rush. Head coach Kevin Stefanski praised Rush’s readiness and experience, while confirming Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined for medical reasons. Rush seized first-team reps during practice, emphasizing their importance for his preparation. Stefanski clarified this injury is unrelated to Tua’s prior back issue and offered no clear return timeline. Despite joining the team later in camp, Rush feels confident in his grasp of the new offense, as the Falcons gear up for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff against the Steelers. 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/6d9a2882fb2f745a