Tua Tagovailoa missed another practice with an oblique injury. See the latest on his status for the Week 2 home opener against the Panthers.

There have been rumors since before Atlanta even kicked off its season that Tua Tagovailoa's time could be short with the Falcons.

At this point, it looks like Tua Tagovailoa is out of the running to start Atlanta's Week 2 matchup against Carolina.

Tua Tagovailoa misses practice on Thursday ahead of Week 2 with an oblique injury.

Tua Tagovailoa is with a new NFL team for the first time, but at least in Week 1, he's going to be on the sideline and not on the field.

Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) is doubtful for Week 2 against the Panthers. The Falcons have already named QB Cooper Rush (back) the Week 2 starter. Tagovailoa would only serve as a backup if he is somehow active.

Tagovailoa officially goes down as a non-participant for a second consecutive practice. He's likely to miss a second consecutive game to begin the season Sunday against the Panthers, though Tagovailoa has one chance left to practice before then.

Tua Tagovailoa is not likely to play in Week 2 for the Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons QB controversy grows as Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. battle injuries ahead of Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers.