The High Risk High Reward Quarterback Shuffle Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in practice, thrusting Cooper Rush into the spotlight as the Falcons' quarterback one.
This is more than just a typical backup to starters scenario; it's a symptom of a larger issue: the NFL's inability to manage its quarterbacks' fragile bodies and egos.
The Falcons' decision to sign Tagovailoa was seen as a low risk gamble given his relatively cheap contract. However, the team's history with injury prone players is well documented. Michael Penix Jr.