# Tagovailoa trends as QB2 for Packers

> Tua Tagovailoa moves to backup role after injury recovery progress
- Title: Tagovailoa trends as QB2 for Packers · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Tua Tagovailoa moves to backup role after injury recovery progress Tagovailoa likely starts Thursday's game against Packers after injury recovery
- Keywords: tua tagovailoa, kevin stefanski, seahawks, atlanta falcons, nfl, packers, qb2, sports, Tagovailoa, trends, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kevin-stefanski-tua-tagovailoa-trending-in-the-right-direction-to-be-qb2-on-thursday
- Published: 2026-09-23T15:28:55.406+00:00
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- Topics: tua tagovailoa, kevin stefanski, seahawks, atlanta falcons, nfl, packers, qb2, 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
## Key takeaway

Tagovailoa likely starts Thursday's game against Packers after injury recovery