Tua Out, Penix Rising for Falcons | Atlanta Falcons News

Tua Tagovailoa’s Atlanta Falcons debut is derailed after a brutal oblique injury sidelines him for the season opener against Pittsburgh, forcing Cooper Rush into the starting role. With Tua’s recovery timeline uncertain and Michael Penix Jr. nearing return — possibly as early as Week Two — the quarterback battle is already shifting. The Falcons’ hopes for a fresh start with Tua may be dashed before they even begin, leaving his future in Atlanta hanging by a thread. 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/5b544518cb28f870