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The quarterback situation in Atlanta grew significantly more complicated Thursday after Tua Tagovailoa, the Falcons' designated Week 1 starter, suffered an oblique strain at practice and was listed day-to-day.
Cooper Rush, his backup, stepped into first-team drills under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. If Tagovailoa cannot play Sunday, Rush becomes the most likely starter for Stefanski's debut.
The depth chart as it stands Tagovailoa was spotted grabbing at his back during the media viewing window of practice, after throwing a pass in a drill. His movement was described as quick.
He sat on the grass before jogging off and did not attempt another pass for the remainder of the visible portion, with Rush stepping in to take his spot.
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