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neither Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will be starting for the team on Sunday — Cooper Rush is. Tua aggravated his oblique aka his back in Thursday's practice, and Penix is recovering from his ACL injury last year. Notably, Penix has been clear and is healthy to play, but according to The Falcoholic's Jeanna Kelley, head coach Kevin Stefanski told the media this week that Penix is not where he feels he needs to be right now.
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Penix ruled out Week 1; Stefanski says he's not ready despite medical clearance.

Falcons QB ruled out for Week 1 with knee injury (ACL recovery from last year). Though cleared medically and healthy to play, head coach Kevin Stefanski indicated Penix is not where he needs to be developmentally, creating uncertainty about his Week 1 availability and potential extended absence.

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