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Tagovailoa trends as QB2 for Packers
Tua Tagovailoa moves to backup role after injury recovery progress
In brief
Tua Tagovailoa moves to backup role after injury recovery progress Tagovailoa likely starts Thursday's game against Packers after injury recovery Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Tagovailoa injury update
Tua Tagovailoa upgraded to full participant on team injury report after oblique injury during practice.
“He's trending in the right direction”
Stefanski's assessment
Head coach Kevin Stefanski says Tagovailoa is trending in the right direction to be quarterback two for Thursday's game.
“We'll see”
Recovery progress
Tagovailoa has been sidelined since suffering an oblique injury before the season opener.
“Awesome teammate”
QB2 role
Stefanski confirmed Tagovailoa may serve as backup quarterback for Thursday's matchup against the Packers.
“He's working very, very hard to get himself back healthy”
Penix situation
Michael Penix Jr. will start his first game since tearing his ACL last season.
“He's doing really well there”
What matters most
Tagovailoa likely starts Thursday's game against Packers after injury recovery
