Overview
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday he is not ruling anyone out and has not named a starter for the Falcons’ Week 2 game against the Panthers.
- Tua Tagovailoa did not practice Wednesday because of an oblique issue that kept him out of the Week 1 opener and leaves his availability uncertain.
- Michael Penix Jr. has been medically cleared to practice but told reporters he is not yet where he wants to be physically as he works back from last season’s ACL injury.
- Cooper Rush started the opener and struggled, completing 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, increasing pressure on the staff to find a better option.
- Undrafted rookie Jack Strand remains a live choice after strong preseason work and Atlanta’s decision to carry four quarterbacks gives the team flexibility while GM Ian Cunningham’s past ties to Bears backup Tyson Bagent have been mentioned as an unconfirmed external contingency.