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Falcons have no updates yet on Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. for Week 2
Kevin Stefanski said Monday the team has “no updates” on the health/status of Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. after both were inactive in Week 1; the Falcons will assess practice participation this week before naming a Week 2 starter. The continuing uncertainty keeps the team’s quarterback decision open heading into the home opener.
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Da’Shawn Hand out for the season after quad injury requiring surgery
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand suffered a quad injury in the Week 1 loss and will require surgery, ending his 2026 season. Hand was expected to play a significant role on Atlanta’s interior defensive line, so his loss affects the team’s run-stopping depth and rotation.
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Bijan Robinson moves past Devonta Freeman on Falcons’ all-time rushing list
Bijan Robinson gained 173 yards from scrimmage in the Week 1 loss, pushing his career rushing total past Devonta Freeman and into sixth place on the Falcons' all-time rushing list, a notable franchise milestone amid an otherwise difficult offensive outing.
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Cooper Rush struggled in emergency start, throwing two interceptions
In his emergency start after Tagovailoa was ruled out, Cooper Rush completed 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions (including a fourth-quarter pick-six) in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Steelers. The performance leaves Atlanta’s QB situation and passing-game effectiveness as key questions.
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Da’Shawn Hand’s season-ending injury confirmed by national outlets
ESPN reports Hand will likely miss the remainder of the season after quad surgery was recommended following the injury in Sunday’s game; the report notes Hand had been expected to play a key interior role after signing in the offseason. This confirms the team’s announcement and provides additional reporting on Hand’s contract and background.
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