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Falcons Recap: Cooper Rush replaces Tua, B/R lists QB trade target

The walls seem to be closing in on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa just three days from the team s Week 1 matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not only are reports swirling.

The walls seem to be closing in on Tua Tagovailoa injures oblique, Cooper Rush gets QB1 repsTagovailoa was a limited participant on Thursday due to an oblique issue. The veteran QB was spotted sitting on the ground holding his back in pain during practice. Tagovailoa got up and jogged it off shortly after, however, third-string quarterback Cooper Rush took all of the first-team reps after Tua went down. Rush would be the starter if Tagovailoa can't play on Sunday, and undrafted rookie Jack Strand would be next in line to play in Week 1.

: I happened to catch the moment QB Tua Tagovailoa went down briefly during the open portion of practice

He stood off to the side for the rest of the period we were able to watch. — Reggie Chatman Jr. (@ReggieChatman)

B/R lists Falcons as potential landing spot for Mac Jones

The Atlanta Falcons don't have a clear starter going into Week 1, despite the fact that there are four quarterbacks currently on the roster. One way the Falcons could upgrade their situation is via trade - and they have  Falcons pegged as potential trade destination for 49ers QB

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Mike Tomlin confident Steelers will defeat Tua Tagovailoa

While it's clear that Tagovailoa needs to play well to keep the job, those around the NFL have strong doubts about his ability to do so. Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin roasted Tua during his NBC broadcast debut on Wednesday evening.

"It's less about Aaron for me and it's more about the quarterback on the other side," . "His last visit to Pittsburgh didn't go well. I was in the stadium that day. They lost. He got benched. So I think it's going to be a good day for Mike McCarthy, Patrick Graham, and the Pittsburgh Steelers and company. "

Mike Tomlin was brutally honest about Tua Tagovailoa, who the Steelers play Sunday:

“His last visit to Pittsburgh didn’t go well. I was in the stadium that day. They lost. He got benched. I think it’s gonna be a good day for Mike McCarthy & the Steelers.” — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate)

Falcosn restructure Chris Lindstrom's contract, free up $11.76M

According to Jason Fitzgerald of 
Falcons free up nearly $12 million in cap space by restructuring Chris Lindstrom's contract.

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Falcons Week 1 injury report: Thursday updates

Rookie linebacker 
  • DE Za'Darius Smith (shoulder): DNP
  • OT Jawaan Taylor (knee): DNP
  • QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique): LP
  • LB Kendal Daniels (Achilles): LP
  • DB Billy Bowman (Achilles): LP
  • WR Zachariah Branch (hamstring): LP
  • DL Brandon Dorlus (groin): LP
  • DL Da'Shawn Hand (knee): LP
  • QB Michael Penix (knee): FP
  • OL Kyle Hinton (knee): FP
  • Falcons Week 1 injury report: Latest on Tua Tagovailoa vs. Steelers

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