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Tua returns to practice as Falcons prepare for Packers
Miami's quarterback is cleared for full participation after an oblique injury, but won't start this week.
In brief
Miami's quarterback is cleared for full participation after an oblique injury, but won't start this week. Tua Tagovailoa is healthy enough to play for Atlanta, though Michael Penix will start against Green Bay. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Tua clears full participation
Tua Tagovailoa returned to full practice participation Tuesday for the first time since suffering an oblique injury before Week 1.
Penix gets the start Thursday
Michael Penix will make his 2026 debut as the Falcons' starter against the Packers this week, with Tua as backup.
Rush started first two games
Cooper Rush started the Falcons' first two games, with Jack Strand replacing him in the second half of Atlanta's Week 2 loss to Carolina.
Terrell heads to injured reserve
Cornerback A.J. Terrell was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, while defensive end Samson Ebukam (hamstring) was the only player out Tuesday.
Several players return to practice
Cornerback Billy Bowman, tight end Nick Muse, right tackle Jawaan Taylor, defensive end Brandon Dorlus, running back Brian Robinson, and defensive lineman LaCale London all participated fully.
Here's the gist
Tua Tagovailoa is healthy enough to play for Atlanta, though Michael Penix will start against Green Bay.
