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Later in July, By July 29 2026 the Falcons’ quarterback uncertainty deepened. picture remained unchanged. Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed reiterated that Tua Tagovailoa’s minor back flare‑up persisted, delaying his return irritation continued to full practice, while former first‑round pick limit his practice availability, and Michael Penix Jr. remained in rehabilitation after a torn Jr.’s ACL and was not cleared for team rehab still barred him from full‑team drills. With both primary contenders prospects sidelined, Atlanta signed the team retained veteran Cooper Rush Rush, who was signed after releasing Trevor Siemian, adding a seasoned option Siemian’s release, while the injuries heal. Undrafted undrafted rookie Jack Strand, the only fully healthy quarterback, earned Strand continued to receive first‑team reps on camp’s opening day, becoming and effectively acted as the de‑facto starter for the initial sessions. Stefanski said the quarterback competition would be paused until Tagovailoa and Penix are cleared, and the team would continue preparing with the available players. In addition, running back in camp. The running‑back holdout by Bijan Robinson held out on a contract hold‑in, persisted, and right tackle Jawaan Taylor was placed stayed on the physically unable to perform PUP list. The staff reiterated Stefanski emphasized that the quarterback competition would stay on pause until the injuries are not long‑term, keeping clear, and the staff will keep managing depth chart fluid ahead of as the 2026 season. regular season approaches.