Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with oblique injury
Atlanta reported that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique strain during practice, leaving his status for the upcoming game uncertain.
Atlanta announced that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was placed on the injury report with an oblique strain after being hurt in the open portion of Thursday's practice. The team listed him as limited, and backup quarterback Cooper Rush said he completed all first-team reps during the session.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski had indicated earlier in the week that Tagovailoa was expected to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers with Rush as the backup. The final decision will be made on Friday, when the team will confirm whether Tagovailoa remains the starter or if Rush will take the helm against former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy in his Pittsburgh debut.
Other players listed as limited participants included cornerback Billy Bowman (Achilles), wide receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring), linebacker Kendal Daniels (Achilles), defensive linemen Brandon Dorlus (groin) and Da’Shawn Hand (knee). Right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) and defensive end Za’Darius Smith (shoulder) did not practice, while offensive lineman Kyle Hinton (knee) participated fully. Michael Penix, who dealt with a knee issue, was a full participant but will be inactive for the weekend.