Tua Tagovailoa ruled out of Falcons' opener with oblique injury, Cooper Rush steps in against Steelers
Cooper Rush will start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after Tua Tagovailoa was ruled week-to-week with an oblique issue.
Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out of the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an oblique injury, and is considered week-to-week. Veteran quarterback Cooper Rush will start in his place. Michael Penix Jr., who is still recovering from an ACL tear and aiming for a 2026 return, is also unavailable.
- Tua Tagovailoa is out for Week 1 with an oblique injury.
- Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Falcons against the Steelers.
- Michael Penix Jr. is also unavailable and plans to return in 2026.
- Jack Strand will be the backup quarterback for the Falcons.
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