Atlanta Falcons to start QB Cooper Rush in place of injured Tua Tagovailoa
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left practice on Thursday with an oblique injury. The team ruled him out on Friday, meaning he will not play in their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Cooper Rush will start as quarterback in his place.
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2 developments- Sep 10Atlanta Falcons to start QB Cooper Rush in place of injured Tua Tagovailoa
- Sep 10Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa leaves practice with an oblique injury
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Quiet for 19 daysLast development · Sep 10 — Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa leaves practice with an oblique injury
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3 viewpointsFalcons turn to Rush as starting QB at Steelers with Tagovailoa ruled out with oblique injury
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa leaves practice with an oblique injury
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4 viewpointsFalcons QB Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for season opener with oblique injury
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa leaves practice with an oblique injury
Falcons QB suffers oblique injury; Cooper Rush takes snap
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