Quarterbacks Penix Jr. and Tagovailoa Face Injury Setbacks

WHO:

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Tua Tagovailoa is a quarterback who joined the Atlanta Falcons in March.

atlantafalcons.com - Kevin Stefanski is the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Ian Cunningham is the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Jack Strand is a rookie UDFA quarterback for the Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Trevor Siemian was a veteran quarterback released by the Falcons.

WHAT:

atlantafalcons.com - Tua Tagovailoa suffered a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury during training camp.

atlantafalcons.com - Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that Tagovailoa "will be out there sooner rather than later," but did not provide a specific timeline for his return.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons signed quarterback Cooper Rush prior to the start of practice on Wednesday to bolster their quarterback room due to Tagovailoa's injury.

atlantafalcons.com - Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that Tua Tagovailoa "will be out there sooner rather than later."

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons signed quarterback Cooper Rush prior to the start of practice on Wednesday.

atlantafalcons.com - Kevin Stefanski expressed optimism that the current quarterback situation is temporary.

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. is not yet cleared to participate in full team, 11-on-11 drills during training camp.

atlantafalcons.com - Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will keep him off the field during training camp.

atlantafalcons.com - Tagovailoa is reported to have a "tight back."

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons signed quarterback Cooper Rush prior to the start of practice.

atlantafalcons.com - Jack Strand will be quarterbacking the group during 11-on-11 portions of practice.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - The events are taking place at the Atlanta Falcons' training camp in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

WHEN:

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. underwent surgery for a torn ACL in November of the previous year.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix was cleared to throw in March.

atlantafalcons.com - Kevin Stefanski stated that Penix's goal has "always been" to be ready for Week 1.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa to insulate the quarterback position around a rehabbing Michael Penix Jr. and to introduce competition.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - With Trevor Siemian released, rookie UDFA Jack Strand will be the main quarterback available during 11-on-11 portions of practice for the time being.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix participated in individual passing drills and 7-on-7 work but not in 11-on-11 drills during the offseason training period.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons' coaching staff rotated between Penix and Tagovailoa during voluntary offseason practices and mandatory minicamp to evaluate their performance.

Tua Tagovailoa experienced a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury during training camp, prompting the Atlanta Falcons to take action. Head coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned that Tagovailoa "will be out there sooner rather than later," although he did not specify when that might be. In the meantime, the Falcons have signed quarterback Cooper Rush to strengthen their quarterback room while Tagovailoa recovers.